BC Voices celebrates Arab-American Heritage Month by honoring Linda Sarsour, a Palestinian-American activist who has become a prominent voice in the fight for reproductive rights and women’s freedom in the United States. She is a co-founder of the Women’s March, a movement that aims to promote social justice, equality, and women’s rights. Sarsour’s activism is driven by her personal experiences as a Muslim woman living in the United States, and she works tirelessly to raise awareness about the challenges faced by Arab-American women in particular.
Sarsour is a vocal advocate for access to affordable health care and family planning services, including abortion. Speaking out against gender-based violence and discrimination, she has worked to promote greater representation for women in political and social spheres. She’s a strong supporter of the Affordable Care Act, which provides access to health care for millions of Americans, and of Planned Parenthood, which provides critical health care services to women across the country.
Sarsour’s commitment to justice and equality goes hand in hand with the latest episode of our Stand UP, Speak OUT docuseries: Reproductive Rights. Check it out to watch women telling their stories about having or not having reproductive control in their lives. Hear them speak frankly about their experiences with sterilization, birth control, abortion, and family planning.
