The next Repro Health Happy Hour will be on Tuesday, October 30th from 6-9pm.. We are currently looking for a place to hold it, so please post or email us with any suggestions!
See you soon!
Monday, October 15, 2007
Bronx Community Forum on Latino Reproductive Health Disparities-10/19
Bronx Community Forum on Latino Reproductive Health Disparities-10/19
The Latino Reproductive Rights Project, a joint collaboration of the Hispanic Federation and the National Institute for Reproductive Health invites you, your staff, activists and community members to a community forum on Latino reproductive health disparities.
With the support of Councilwomen Maria del Carmen Arroyo-Bronx, and Assembly woman Naomi Rivera we will discuss Latina adolescent pregnancy, access to emergency contraception, and HIV/AIDS/STIs, HPV and Cervical Cancer and the work that needs to be accomplished in order to address these issues in the Latino Community.
Bronx- Friday, October 19th from 12pm to 2pm
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center (Lobby Auditorium)
234 East 149th Street
Bronx, New York 10451,
(b/t Morris and Park Avenues)
RSVP Nancy Conde at nconde@hispanicfederation.org October 16th for the Bronx. Lunch will be served.
We look forward to your support in ensuring that the health disparities facing our communities are addressed.
The Latino Reproductive Rights Project, a joint collaboration of the Hispanic Federation and the National Institute for Reproductive Health invites you, your staff, activists and community members to a community forum on Latino reproductive health disparities.
With the support of Councilwomen Maria del Carmen Arroyo-Bronx, and Assembly woman Naomi Rivera we will discuss Latina adolescent pregnancy, access to emergency contraception, and HIV/AIDS/STIs, HPV and Cervical Cancer and the work that needs to be accomplished in order to address these issues in the Latino Community.
Bronx- Friday, October 19th from 12pm to 2pm
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center (Lobby Auditorium)
234 East 149th Street
Bronx, New York 10451,
(b/t Morris and Park Avenues)
RSVP Nancy Conde at nconde@hispanicfederation.org October 16th for the Bronx. Lunch will be served.
We look forward to your support in ensuring that the health disparities facing our communities are addressed.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
The End of Abstinence? event
The End of Abstinence?
The current status of abstinence-only education and its effects on the lives of young people
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
6:30 - 8:30PM
LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street (btwn 7th/8th aves.), NYC
Free ~ Open to the public ~ Refreshments provided
Last month, NY State Governor Spitzer's administration announced that New York is ending abstinence-only-until-marriage programs funded by the state. But does that mean the end of these programs and their negative impact on young people?
Come celebrate this rare victory with us, and find out what still needs to be done so that our youth can receive comprehensive sex education in our public schools in New York City, throughout the state, and nationwide.
Speakers Include:
Maxwell Ciardullo - SIECUS
Lee Che P. Leong - Teen Health Initiative - New York Civil Liberties Union
Jelani Addams Rosa - Senior at Millennium High School
Dawn Young - Center for Women & HIV Advocacy
Moderated by: Magali Romero, CHAMP
Co-sponsored by:
CitiWide Harm Reduction, Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project (CHAMP), Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC), HIV Law Project - Center for Women & HIV Advocacy, LGBT Center, NYC AIDS Housing Network, New York Civil Liberties Union, Planned Parenthood of New York City, Pro-Choice Public Education Project, Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)
The current status of abstinence-only education and its effects on the lives of young people
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
6:30 - 8:30PM
LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street (btwn 7th/8th aves.), NYC
Free ~ Open to the public ~ Refreshments provided
Last month, NY State Governor Spitzer's administration announced that New York is ending abstinence-only-until-marriage programs funded by the state. But does that mean the end of these programs and their negative impact on young people?
Come celebrate this rare victory with us, and find out what still needs to be done so that our youth can receive comprehensive sex education in our public schools in New York City, throughout the state, and nationwide.
Speakers Include:
Maxwell Ciardullo - SIECUS
Lee Che P. Leong - Teen Health Initiative - New York Civil Liberties Union
Jelani Addams Rosa - Senior at Millennium High School
Dawn Young - Center for Women & HIV Advocacy
Moderated by: Magali Romero, CHAMP
Co-sponsored by:
CitiWide Harm Reduction, Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project (CHAMP), Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC), HIV Law Project - Center for Women & HIV Advocacy, LGBT Center, NYC AIDS Housing Network, New York Civil Liberties Union, Planned Parenthood of New York City, Pro-Choice Public Education Project, Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Repro Health Happy Hour on MONDAY!
Come one come all to the Repro Health Happy Hour this Monday! We will be gathering at Heartland Brewery in Union Square from 6-9pm!
Hope to see you there!
Myra
Hope to see you there!
Myra
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Building Bridges: A Look at the Reproductive Justice Movements in the U.S. and Mexico
The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH) and "Grupo de Informacción en Reproducción Elegida" (GIRE)
Cordially Invite You to:
"Building Bridges: A Look at the Reproductive Justice Movements in the U.S. and Mexico"
Come and listen to NLIRH's Silvia Henriquez and GIRE María Luisa Sánchez Fuentes speak about the recent abortion rights victory in Mexico City, current reproductive health policies that affect Latinas in the U.S. and the future of reproductive justice for Latinas.
October 3, 2007, 6-8pm
520 8th Avenue, 22nd Fl.
(at the offices of North Star Fund,between 36th and 37th Streets)
New York, NY 10018
Suggested Donation of $15.00
(No one will be turned away due to lack of funds).
Wine, refreshments and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
To RSVP, please contact Karla at 212-422-2553, or at nlirh@latinainstitute.org
For more information, please visit:
NLIRH: www.latinainstitute.org
GIRE: www.gire.org.mx
To view the invitation, please visit: www.latinainstitute.org/getinvolved/upcomingevents.html
Cordially Invite You to:
"Building Bridges: A Look at the Reproductive Justice Movements in the U.S. and Mexico"
Come and listen to NLIRH's Silvia Henriquez and GIRE María Luisa Sánchez Fuentes speak about the recent abortion rights victory in Mexico City, current reproductive health policies that affect Latinas in the U.S. and the future of reproductive justice for Latinas.
October 3, 2007, 6-8pm
520 8th Avenue, 22nd Fl.
(at the offices of North Star Fund,between 36th and 37th Streets)
New York, NY 10018
Suggested Donation of $15.00
(No one will be turned away due to lack of funds).
Wine, refreshments and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
To RSVP, please contact Karla at 212-422-2553, or at nlirh@latinainstitute.org
For more information, please visit:
NLIRH: www.latinainstitute.org
GIRE: www.gire.org.mx
To view the invitation, please visit: www.latinainstitute.org/getinvolved/upcomingevents.html
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Latino Reproductive Rights Community Forum
The Latino Reproductive Rights Project, a joint collaboration of the Hispanic Federation and the National Institute for Reproductive Health invites you, your staff, activists and community members to a community forum on Latino reproductive health disparities.
With the support of Councilwomen Melissa Mark Viverito- Manhattan, and Maria del Carmen Arroyo-Bronx, we will discuss Latina adolescent pregnancy, access to emergency contraception, and HIV/AIDS/STIs, HPV and Cervical Cancer and the work that needs to be accomplished in order to address these issues in the Latino Community.
Manhattan- Thursday, October 4th from 12pm to 2pm.
East Harlem Council for Community Improvement
413 East 120th Street, New York, New York 10035
(Corner of 120th Street and 1st Avenue)
And
Bronx- Friday, October 19th from 12pm to 2pm
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center (Lobby Auditorium)
234 East 149th Street
Bronx, New York 10451,
(b/t Morris and Park Avenues)
RSVP Nancy Conde at nconde@hispanicfederation.org Tuesday, October 2nd for NYC and October 16th for the Bronx.
With the support of Councilwomen Melissa Mark Viverito- Manhattan, and Maria del Carmen Arroyo-Bronx, we will discuss Latina adolescent pregnancy, access to emergency contraception, and HIV/AIDS/STIs, HPV and Cervical Cancer and the work that needs to be accomplished in order to address these issues in the Latino Community.
Manhattan- Thursday, October 4th from 12pm to 2pm.
East Harlem Council for Community Improvement
413 East 120th Street, New York, New York 10035
(Corner of 120th Street and 1st Avenue)
And
Bronx- Friday, October 19th from 12pm to 2pm
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center (Lobby Auditorium)
234 East 149th Street
Bronx, New York 10451,
(b/t Morris and Park Avenues)
RSVP Nancy Conde at nconde@hispanicfederation.org Tuesday, October 2nd for NYC and October 16th for the Bronx.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Socially Conscious Happy Hour
If folks feel like talking to some socially conscious folks that aren't involved in Repro health, check out the Socially Conscious Happy Hour next Wednesday!
Whether your back in school or working, start fall off by expanding your network of
progressive young adults over drinks!
Come out next Wednesday to meet, chat and network with other socially conscious New Yorkers. With a range of backgrounds and goals we are able to share our opinions and gain insight from each in a relaxed environment.
Date: Wednesday 9/19
Time: 6:30-9:00pm
Location: Leela Lounge @ 1 West 3rd Street b/t Broadway & Mercer
Directions: Take D to Broadway-Lafayette or A/C/E; B/D/F/V to West 4th
We hope to see you there!
Socially Conscious NYC is a monthly hang-out for young professionals and graduate students in NYC who are interested in discussing current events, relevant social issues of our time and possible solutions. The aim is to build a network and community of socially conscious individuals among the next generation of leaders in every sector of society.
Never Again International, provoking ideas and action for peace
Socially Conscious NYC, a project of Never Again
Whether your back in school or working, start fall off by expanding your network of
progressive young adults over drinks!
Come out next Wednesday to meet, chat and network with other socially conscious New Yorkers. With a range of backgrounds and goals we are able to share our opinions and gain insight from each in a relaxed environment.
Date: Wednesday 9/19
Time: 6:30-9:00pm
Location: Leela Lounge @ 1 West 3rd Street b/t Broadway & Mercer
Directions: Take D to Broadway-Lafayette or A/C/E; B/D/F/V to West 4th
We hope to see you there!
Socially Conscious NYC is a monthly hang-out for young professionals and graduate students in NYC who are interested in discussing current events, relevant social issues of our time and possible solutions. The aim is to build a network and community of socially conscious individuals among the next generation of leaders in every sector of society.
Never Again International, provoking ideas and action for peace
Socially Conscious NYC, a project of Never Again
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