[NOW News] NOW Urges Approval of Emergency Contraception forOver-the-Counter Use

Title: [NOW News] NOW Urges Approval of Emergency Contraception for Over-the-Counter Use

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NOW PRESIDENT KIM GANDY URGES APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION FOR OVER-THE-COUNTER USE "An estimated one half of unintended pregnancies and abortions could be prevented each year through wider use of emergency contraception," said NOW President Kim Gandy, testifying at last week's FDA hearing on emergency contraception. Two advisory panels recommended in a 23-4 vote that emergency contraception be made available over the counter. Read more A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Our hope for 2004, and our challenge, is to find the 22 million women who didn't vote in the 2000 elections and help restore their belief that their vote counts. Read more START THE NEW YEAR WITH NOW's 2004 POCKET CALENDARS—ORDER TODAY! Our handy pocket calendars are filled with inspirational quotes, useful facts and important dates. $10 for 10 calendars. To order, call the NOW Action Center at 202-628-8669.		WHAT'S YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION? With your help, we can mobilize women's rights voters next year to ensure a strong turnout among those who support equality for all. Read more 'THE MARCH FOR WOMEN'S LIVES' UNVEILED AS NEW NAME FOR MARCH ON APRIL 25, 2004 Women's rights organizations recently announced a new name for the April 25, 2004 national march: The March for Women's Lives. The name change reflects the urgency of the issue and the diversity of the groups co-sponsoring the march. Read more | Sign up for MeetUp.com WOMEN'S RIGHTS ADVOCATES DENOUNCE DECISION TO UPHOLD OHIO BAN ON ABORTION PROCEDURE The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that an Ohio abortion ban is constitutional because it provides an exception for a woman's health. Read more MAKE A DIFFERENCE: WORK AT NOW The NOW Action Center is seeking a personable, organized self-starter with stellar communications skills and strong administrative experience to be assistant to the president. Read more
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