ISSUE GUIDES: Abortion
SOURCES AND RESOURCESOrganizations
The description of an organization is based on its own characterization of its work.
A project of the ACLU that seeks to uphold the rights of individuals to decide freely, without governmental hindrance or coercion, whether or not to bear a child. Strives to ensure that all members of society have access to sexuality education, contraception, abortion, prenatal care, and childbearing assistance.
125 Broad St.
New York, NY 10004-2400
phone: (212) 549-2500
fax: (212) 549-2646
http://www.aclu.org/reproductiverights/index.html
Organization that works to build a society that respects and protects innocent human life from fertilization to natural death.
1179 Courthouse Road
Stafford, VA 22554
phone: 703-690-2510
fax: 540-659-2586
http://www.all.org
A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting women’s equality worldwide by guaranteeing reproductive rights as human rights.
120 Wall St.
New York, NY 10005
phone: (917) 637-3600
fax: (917) 637-3666
http://www.reproductiverights.org
Alliance of religious groups that works for legislation that will strengthen families. It is a leading pro-life organization.
1801-L Sara Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320
phone: (757) 424-2630
fax: (757) 424-9068
http://www.cc.org
Nonprofit women's membership organization that educates the public on issues relating to family.
It maintains a pro-life stance.
1015 Fifteenth St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
phone: (202) 488-7000
fax: (202) 488-0806
http://www.cwfa.org
Nonprofit educational organization that aims to reaffirm and promote the traditional family unit and the Judeo-Christian value system.
801 G St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
phone: (202) 225-4008
fax: (202) 393-2134
http://www.frc.org/
Nonprofit organization that works to ensure the political, economic, and social equality of women. Leads a nationwide campaign to recruit more women to run for elected office.
1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite 801
Arlington, VA 22209
phone: (703) 522-2214
fax: (703) 522-2219
http://www.feminist.org
Organization that opposes all forms of violence, including abortion, euthanasia and capital punishment. Focuses on education, outreach and advocacy, as well as facilitating practical resources and support for women in need.
733 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
phone: 202-737-3352
fax: 202-737-0414
http://www.feministsforlife.org/
Research organization that aims to protect and expand the reproductive choices of all women and men in freedom and dignity. Works to educate the public, provides assistance to policy makers and strengthens program development.
1120 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 460
Washington, D.C. 20036
phone: (202) 296-4012
fax: (202) 223-5756
http://www.guttmacher.org/
Organization that promotes reproductive freedom and dignity for women and their families. With a grassroots network of 35 state affiliates, NARAL Pro-Choice America educates Americans, elects pro-choice candidates and advocates for pro-choice legislation to secure the freedom to choose.
1156 15th St., NW , Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20005
phone: (202) 973-3000
fax: (202) 973-3096
http://www.naral.org