Pro-Choice Society of Lethbridge & Southern Alberta

Published purpose

This 29-month project will support a feminist response and recovery from the current impacts of COVID-19, through systemic change. Pro-Choice Society of Lethbridge & Southern Alberta will achieve this through a 4-point plan that builds networks and collaborations of existing knowledge holders, service providers, and community outreach programs while supporting the inclusion of patient voice and addressing inequitable resource access. Additionally, it will empower women and non-binary people to make decisions about their own reproductive health without fear of shame, stigma and improve their economic security and prosperity by giving more control over the choice to have children and reducing the risks and harms that accompany unplanned pregnancies. At the end of the project, the organization will have contributed to addressing systemic barriers by advancing inclusive policies and practices; encouraging more equitable and effective sharing of resources; increasing networks and collaboration to accelerate systemic change; supporting positive distribution of authority, voices, and decision-making power; and addressing persistent and harmful gender norms and attitudes to support gender equality. Through written material and knowledge sharing, various medical and community partners will come together to address known and unknown service gaps with local and rural organizations and to increase awareness and advocacy on reproductive services and information for marginalized and vulnerable populations available in southern Alberta.