Ruth Bader Ginsburg quote on women's rights

"Women's rights are an essential part of the overall human rights agenda, trained on the equal dignity and ability to live in freedom all people should enjoy."–Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Women's rights in the United States are currently under attack. The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is a major setback for women's rights, and it is likely to have a ripple effect on other areas of women's rights, such as access to contraception and equal pay.

Women's rights encompass so much more than the right to abortion; they include the fundamental principles of bodily autonomy, privacy, and freedom from violence and discrimination.

Here are some specific examples of how women's rights are being threatened in the United States:

• Access to abortion: The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has made abortion illegal in many states. This will have a devastating impact on women's health and reproductive freedom.

• Access to contraception: Some states are considering legislation that would restrict access to contraception. This would make it more difficult for women to control their own bodies and plan their families.

• Equal pay: Women still earn less than men for doing the same work. This is a form of discrimination that needs to be addressed.

• Violence against women: Women are disproportionately victims of violence. We need to do more to protect women from violence and to hold perpetrators accountable.

Here are some actions you can take to join the battle for women's rights:

Support organizations actively defending women's rights by volunteering or giving donations.

Contact your elected officials.

Write a letter to your local newspaper’s editor.

Let's make it clear that our rights are non-negotiable.

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