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rePROs Fight BackrePROs’ 50-State Report Card: The Looming Storm and How the New Administration is Primed to Make the Human Rights Crisis WorserePROs Fight Back released its 13th annual 50-State Report Card on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. The United States, overall, received an ‘F’ grade, while 5 states received an ‘A’ and 25 states failed. Jennie Wetter, Director of the rePROs Fight Back initiative and host of the rePROs Fight Back podcast, sits down to discuss this staggering loss of rights and the continuous fight for our right to bodily autonomy with Tarah Demant, Interim National Director of Programs, Advocacy, and Government Affairs at Amnesty International USA. While 2024 had some bright spots, including abortion-related ballot measures...2025-03-2543 min
rePROs Fight BackAbortion In the USA: The Human Rights Crisis After Dobbs – A Deep Dive With Amnesty International USAAbortion is a human right—it’s outlined in international treaties and standards that apply to the United States. But even before Roe v. Wade was overturned, the United States was not meeting its human rights obligations. Tarah Demant, National Director of Programs at Amnesty International USA, sits down to talk with us about a new Amnesty report highlighting the status of U.S. abortion access since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court case that overturned Roe. Because of Dobbs, and in partnership with subsequent state-based abortion bans, millions of people are fac...2024-10-0859 min
rePROs Fight BackWant to Stay Hopeful in the Ongoing Fight for Repro? These Leaders Share Their InspirationThis week, we are doing things a little differently! We hear from advocates, medical providers, leaders, and researchers, who tell us about their strategies, reflections, hopes, and joys during the ongoing fight for sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice.Guests featured in this episode include: Jennie Wetter, Director of rePROs Fight BackDr. Monica McLemore, Professor of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing at the University of Washington and Director of the Manning Price Spratlen Center for Anti-Racism and Equity in NursingDr. Diane Horvath2024-07-1629 min
rePROs Fight BackAMA: You Had Questions, Jennie Has AnswersFrom the history of how the rePROs Fight Back podcast began to some behind-the-scenes sneak peaks, Tarah Demant, Interim National Director of Programs, Advocacy, and Government Affairs at Amnesty International USA, asks host Jennie Wetter a collection of ask me anything (AMA) questions. LinksAmnesty International USA on Twitter Amnesty International USA on FacebookTarah Demant on TwitterJennie Wetter on TwitterPlan C Abortionfinder.org Ineedana.com Repro Legal Helpline Repro Legal Defense Fund Digital Defense Fund ...2023-11-2841 min
rePROs Fight BackThe U.S. is on the Wrong Side of Global Abortion TrendsAbortion rates around the world have stayed the same since the 1990s—except in countries where abortion restrictions have been newly introduced. Tarah Demant, Interim National Director of Programs, Advocacy and Government Affairs at Amnesty International USA, sits down to talk with us about the countries that have recently introduced abortion restrictions, the countries that have protected abortion care for decades, and what the future of global abortion access looks like moving forward. The Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case that overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 was a major loss for aborti...2023-07-1155 min
ThinkTech HawaiiAccess to Abortion is a Human Right (Cooper UNion)
Women Fight for Reproductive Rights in US. The host for this show is Joshua Cooper. The guest is Tarah Demant. Access to abortion is a fundamental human right supported by international human rights committees ruling that criminalizing abortion violates the rights of women and girls. The U.S. Supreme Court reversal of Roe v. Wade in June 2022 denies women federal protection, ushering in a new era of engagement for gender equality and equity. Recently, reproductive rights advocates face a tough pill to swallow with a federal judge ruling that the abortion pill mifepristone must be pulled from the...2023-04-2430 min
rePROs Fight BackSexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Hero Origin Stories- Round 5 (Part 2)Longtime supporters of rePROs Fight Back know what time of year it is… tune in for a reprisal of our most popular series, SRHR Hero Origin Stories! If you haven’t already, check out our previous episodes, SRHR Hero Origin Stories, SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 2, SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 3, SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 4, and SRHR Hero Origin Stories Round 5 (Part 1) where we talked to a number of amazing heroes in the field of reproductive health, rights, and about how they began working in this space. This time, hear from Tarah Demant at Amnesty International USA, Gayatri Pate...2022-12-0643 min
rePROs Fight BackThe US's Systemic Failure to Address the Sexual Violence Crisis in Indigenous CommunitiesTrigger Warning: In this episode we talk about sexual violence against Native women. If you need help or to talk to someone here are some resources you can call or chat: the StrongHearts Native Helpline at https://strongheartshelpline.org/ 1-844-7NATIVE, National Domestic Violence Hotline at https://www.thehotline.org/ 1-800-799-SAFE or the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) at https://www.rainn.org/ 1-800-656-HOPE. 1 in 2 Indigenous women have experienced sexual violence. Even with this staggeringly high s...2022-09-061h 05
rePROs Fight BackAn Ask Me Anything Conversation on the Current Moment in ReproFrom how we are preparing for the forthcoming Supreme Court ruling to how we are dealing with burnout, Tarah Demant, Interim National Director of Programs, Advocacy, and Government Affairs at Amnesty International USA, shares her thoughts on the current moment in reproductive health, rights, and justice and asks host Jennie Wetter a plethora of ask me anything (AMA) questions!LinksINeedAnA.ComAbortion Fund Donation FinderTarah Demant on TwitterAmnesty International USA on TwitterAmnesty International USA on Facebook T...2022-05-3158 min
rePROs Fight BackSorry State Dept, You Can't Choose Human Rights A La CarteThe Commission on Unalienable Rights was convened by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The commission has championed religious freedom and property as human rights, but not reproductive health, LGBTQ+ wellbeing, immigrant rights, and more. Amanda Klasing, Interim Co-Director at the Women’s Rights Division at the Human Rights Watch and Tarah Demant, Director of Gender, Sexuality, and Identity Program at Amnesty International USA sit down to talk to us about this commission’s most recent report and how it is harmful for global human rights.For more information, check out Boom! Lawyered: https://rewirenewsgroup.com/boom-lawyered/ Sup...2020-10-0646 min
Function with Anil DashOnline Safety is a Human Rights IssueIn keeping with our season long discussion of trust on the internet, on this bonus episode of Function - we explore online safety.
Writer and activist Feminista Jones talks about the lasting effects of online harassment.
Then, Anil talks with Tarah Demant of Amnesty International about an Amnesty report that calls out the abuse and harassment women face on Twitter.
Finally Anil speaks with Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks, about her platform and what it takes to build safer online communities.
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Toxic Twitter - Amnesty International Report
Mighty Networks2020-03-0632 min
Function with Anil DashBonus: Why Online Safety is a Human Rights IssueIn keeping with our season long discussion of trust on the internet, on this bonus episode of Function - we explore online safety.
Writer and activist Feminista Jones talks about the lasting effects of online harassment.
Then, Anil talks with Tarah Demant of Amnesty International about an Amnesty report that calls out the abuse and harassment women face on Twitter.
Finally Anil speaks with Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks, about her platform and what it takes to build safer online communities.
LINKS:
Toxic Twitter - Amnesty International Report
Mighty Networks2020-03-0632 min
rePROs Fight BackAll Human Rights are Equal, Someone Tell the State DepartmentThe State Department has recently set up a “Commission on Inalienable Rights” that worries reproductive rights advocates, LGBTQ+ advocates, and human rights advocates. Amanda Klasing, acting Co-Director of the Women’s Rights Division with the Human Rights Watch, and Tarah Demant, Director of the Gender, Sexuality, and Identity program with Amnesty International USA sit down to talk with us about why we should be worried about the State Department’s new commission.For more information, check out Boom! Lawyered: https://rewirenewsgroup.com/boom-lawyered/ Support the showFollow Us on Social...2019-08-1348 min
rePROs Fight BackGender Based Violence and SRHRWorldwide, 1 in 3 women will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. Tarah Demant with Amnesty International talks to us about gender-based violence, its ties to sexual and reproductive health and rights, and what it looks like throughout the world. Gender-based violence (GBV) is committed against someone based on their actual or perceived gender or actual or perceived sex. Traditionally, GBV is committed against women and girls, but it is important to recognize that this violence can also occur in the LGBTQ+ community and against men and boys.For more information, check out Boom! Lawyered: https://rewirenewsgroup...2018-03-1350 min