What is Reproductive Justice?
Reproductive Justice is a social justice movement rooted in the vision that individuals and communities should have the resources and power to make sustainable and liberatory decisions about their bodies, genders, sexualities, and live free of stigma and shame.
Our Current Areas of Work
Muslim Sexual & Reproductive Health Summer Series
Decolonized sexual and reproductive health perspectives rooted in Islamic spirituality and spiritual resistance
Comprehensive & holistic sexual health education explores topics like menstruation, fertility, birth control, contraception, and abortion.
Healthy community and interpersonal relationships rooted in healing and care
Cross-Community Coalitions
Working in collaboration makes meaningful change
Legislative Defense and Accountability
NCGA Passed HB 453
HB 608: The Dignity for Incarcerated Women’s Act
NC Budget & State Funding
Federal Legislation & Courts
Supreme Court Decision on Texas Abortion Ban (SB 8)
Women Health Protection Act
Muslim-led Reproductive
Justice Organizations
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HEART (Sex Education and Advocacy for Muslims)
HEART works to promote sexual health, uproot gendered violence, and advance reproductive justice by establishing choice and access for the most impacted Muslims. We recommend purchasing their book: THE SEX TALK: A MUSLIM’S GUIDE TO HEALTHY SEX & RELATIONSHIPS.
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Vigilant Love- Los Angeles, CA
Vigilant Love is a grassroots organization challenging Islamophobia and white supremacy in Southern California and beyond.
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Halal Sexpert
Dr. Shaakira Abdullah is passionate about providing sexuality education to the Muslim community from an Islamic Perspective.
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Sexual Health for Muslims
Sameera is reviving Islamic traditions of the soul for sexual health education and therapy services. Her work is geared towards Muslims and professionals who serve them.