People around the country are taking action this weekend for what the Women’s March is calling a “National Weekend of Action.”
Here are 10 things you can do in New Hampshire to support women and girls:
- Make a plan to Vote
- Did you know 53% of voters in 2020 were women?
- Check out Citizen’s Count Voter Information here: https://www.citizenscount.org/elections-voter-faq
- Research the candidates on your ballot
- Did you know that the NH State House is currently 36% women and the NH State Senate is currently 39% women? Only 39% of candidates on NH ballots are women this November.
- Find your sample ballot on the NH Secretary of State’s website here: https://www.sos.nh.gov/elections/sample-ballots#
- Use Citizen’s Count’s Position on Issues resource by choosing your city/town/ward here: https://www.citizenscount.org/elections
- Check out the League of Women Voters upcoming candidate forums: http://lwvnh.org/candidate-forums-and-debates/
- Donate to candidates that share your values
- Any amount is great to help your favorite candidate get their message out
- Volunteer to make phone calls or knock on doors
- Organizers will teach you how to do it and give you a map and a script! It’s fun!
- Check out Planned Parenthood Action Fund’s canvasses in your community here: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/ppnhaf-upcoming-events
- Donate to abortion and reproductive health access funds
- Your support can help people who cannot afford abortion care, or can further efforts to protect and expand access to abortion in New Hampshire.
- Donate to the Reproductive Freedom Fund of New Hampshire here: https://www.reprofund.org
- Donate to the Women’s Foundation’s Reproductive and Sexual Health Access Fund here: https://nhwomensfoundation.org/reproductive-and-sexual-health-access-fund/
- Write a Letter to the Editor
- Local news outlets are always looking for fresh voices. Share your thoughts on women’s issues with our guide on writing a letter to the editor here: https://nhwomensfoundation.org/advocacy-toolkit/#1502131863480-70c045ad-b671
- Talk to your friends and family about the issues you care about
- Talking about women’s issues like abortion, maternal health, child care access, mental health resources, and parental leave can make a difference in your network.
- Share your Story
- If and when you’re ready, our partners can help you share your abortion/birth control/healthcare access story and work with you to share it in the most comfortable and impactful way. https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-new-hampshire-action-fund/share-your-story
- Attend the Women Building Community Event on October 27th
- Join hundreds of New Hampshire women to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX! Get your tickets here: https://nhwomensfoundation.org/wbc/
- Get to know or volunteer for NH organizations serving women and girls
- Check out the Women’s Foundation’s current grant recipients to learn about these amazing organizations serving women and girls in New Hampshire here: https://nhwomensfoundation.org/2021-grant-recipients/
