The Center for Biological Diversity and Planned Parenthood of Arizona have joined forces to host joint community forums across Arizona. The focus of the forums is “how educating and empowering people protects the planet.”
Organizers hope to address what Arizona communities can do to defend reproductive rights, and thwart President Trump’s plan to reduce funding available to Planned Parenthood for the purpose of performing abortions.
“Access to reproductive healthcare should be a universal human right,” said Dr. Catherine Thomasson, senior population campaigner at the Center. “It’s also an essential tool in curbing human population growth to save room for the wildlife sharing the planet with us. We need to draw that connection and, more important, protect access to affordable contraception, starting right here in the United States.”
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The events in Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott and Somerton “mark the beginning of a new partnership” between the organizations. State Sen. Lisa Otondo and State Rep. Isela Blanc will be featured at the events.
Together Planned Parenthood of Arizona and the Tucson Headquartered Center for Biological Diversity will work to “unite supporters of both causes for common goals — such as defending comprehensive sex education, protecting federal funding for reproductive healthcare and maintaining the contraceptive mandate of the Affordable Care Act without co-pays.”
“It’s no coincidence that the same politicians who have low regard for reproductive freedom are among the first to sell off the environment and the future of our planet,” said Jamie Aragon, community partnerships manager at Planned Parenthood of Arizona. “Oppression of people and nature often go hand-in-hand, which is why we must work together to protect our communities and the environment.”
According to the Center, “preventing unintended pregnancies can reduce the pressure human population puts on endangered species and fight the catastrophic effects of climate change.”
“If we want to solve the most pressing issues our communities face, from climate change to immigrant rights, we must work in partnership and solidarity,” said Regina Romero, Tucson city councilwoman and the Center’s director of Latino engagement. “Empowering people will help us build a stronger, more united movement.”
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