Jessica Merino, Author at Ms. Magazine

Reducing Harm and Expanding Abortion Care for Women in Peru

In a region where in-clinic access to safe abortion is extremely limited, a harm-reduction model of care is helping women safely self-induce—and take back their reproductive freedom.

No Peace Without Women

Jessica Merino

The newly enacted Women, Peace and Security Act gives women reserved seating at the peace-talk table.

National

The Trump administration is continuing to attack reproductive rights, net neutrality and even individual female journalists—and they’re standing firm with Roy Moore in the wake of rape accusations by multiple women.

For Women in the Military, Choice is Complicated

Jessica Merino

U.S. servicewomen—who have higher rates of unintended pregnancy than civilian women—do not have adequate access to abortion services and related care.

Securing Peace on Earth

Jessica Merino

In a move that elevates women’s role in the prevention and resolution of conflict globally, Clare Hutchinson has been appointed as NATO’s Special Representative for women, peace and security.

Environment

Women Speak: Ruth Nyambura Insists On A Feminist Political Ecology

Jessica Merino

“What we need are truly radical and revolutionary transnational movements, not small cocoons.”

Environment

Women Speak: Casey Camp-Horinek is Fighting Keystone XL in the Name of Indigenous and Environmental Justice

Jessica Merino

Casey Camp-Horinek is a Ponca Nation Councilwoman, elder and long-time Indigenous rights and environmental activist currently fighting on the front lines of the movement to stop the Keystone XL pipeline.

Environment

Women Speak: Jacqueline Patterson Brings an Equity Lens to the Fight for Environmental Justice

Jessica Merino

“Solutions have to be led by the people that are most impacted, so this is a call for women’s leadership and solution-making—and when you juxtapose that against the underrepresentation of women in solution-making and decision-making around solutions, it’s a clear call to action.”

Environment

Women Speak: Neha Misra Brings Light—and Power—into the Lives of Women Around the World

Jessica Merino

Neha Misra is a social entrepreneur, poet, visual folk artist and global champion for improving sustainable energy access by advancing women’s leadership.

Environment

Women Speak: Reetu Sogani on Mainstreaming Social and Climate Justice

Jessica Merino

“Climate change is not an issue of science, but an issue of social justice.”

Author: Jessica Merino

Reducing Harm and Expanding Abortion Care for Women in Peru

No Peace Without Women

War on Women Report No. 10

For Women in the Military, Choice is Complicated

Securing Peace on Earth

Women Speak: Ruth Nyambura Insists On A Feminist Political Ecology

Women Speak: Casey Camp-Horinek is Fighting Keystone XL in the Name of Indigenous and Environmental Justice

Women Speak: Jacqueline Patterson Brings an Equity Lens to the Fight for Environmental Justice

Women Speak: Neha Misra Brings Light—and Power—into the Lives of Women Around the World

Women Speak: Reetu Sogani on Mainstreaming Social and Climate Justice

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