Women on Wednesdays is creating a network of citizens that are ready, willing and able to advocate for reproductive justice.
The program is designed to facilitate a sustained advocacy presence at the Louisiana State Capitol throughout the Legislative Session. Through these events, advocates learn about proposed legislation, its potential impacts, and ways to influence the legislative process.
During the legislative session, we lead groups of advocates at the State Capitol through a program that includes:
- Training on the legislative process
- Discussions of various topics related to current legislation
- Presentations by state legislators and government officials on policy priorities and the role of advocates in the process
Each week we will focus on a different issue impacting the lives of women, gender-diverse people, and families in our state.
The schedule for 2024:
- March 13 - Kickoff
- March 20 - Reproductive Freedom Day
- March 27 - TBA
- April 3 - Violence Against Women
- April 10 - Student Day
- April 17 - Black Women's Health Day
- April 24 - Economic Justice Day
- May 1 - Solidarity with our LGBTQ+ Community Day
- May 8 - TBA
- May 15 - Candidates Day: hear from candidates for state legislature in 2023 about what they learned while running for office
- May 22 - Faith in Action Day
- May 29 - TBA
Lunch will be provided.
