By Chris McGraw, Grassroots Advocacy Director at Amnesty International USA
From March 29-April 9th, we’re sending clusters of human rights supporters out to the front lines in their home districts to meet with Senators and Representatives.
The purpose of these visits is to educate members of Congress about the shocking rates of pregnancy-related deaths among women in the United States. The awful truth behind these appalling numbers is that half of these deaths can be prevented. Women are dying because they simply can’t afford to access proper maternal care.
These groups, or delegations, that will help raise awareness about this tragedy, play an essential role in keeping human rights central to the health care debate. Right now we are looking for people who can help us coordinate these meetings locally. There are a few things you should know first before you consider going head-to-head with your Senator or Representative:
1) Senators and Representatives aren’t as mean as they look on TV. Now don’t get us wrong, they aren’t angels either, but for the most part, we find that elected officials enjoy sitting down face-to-face with their constituents. They are public servants and can only represent you if they know where you stand on the issues. After meeting with our delegations, we’ve seen members of Congress change their tune on our issues – signing on to letters of support or even voting in favor of human rights!
2) There is power in numbers. Even though your delegations are made up of a few people, you’re not just at the Congressional office as a small group; you’re representing a movement of millions. As a representative of Amnesty International, your reputation precedes you. When you stand up for human rights, you never stand alone.
3) Preparation is key. We won’t let you go in there unprepared. In fact, our government relations experts are on-hand to answer all your questions about how to organize an effective meeting and present the issue clearly. We’ve put together step-by-step guides and other instructional materials to ensure that you feel prepared before you meet with your elected officials.
I hope you’ll consider joining our fight to prevent pregnancy-related deaths. We will not back down until a woman’s right to a safe childbirth is fully protected!
I can't go to Washington, but I can go to the local offices. I would like to know more.
Roger, we're so glad that you are considering joining us for the lobby week! We need people to visit their representatives in their home states between March 29 and April 9. To join or lead a delegation visit: http://www.amnestyusa.org/our-priorities/demand-d…
Roger, we're so glad that you are considering joining us for the lobby week! We need people to visit their representatives in their home states between March 29 and April 9. To join or lead a delegation visit: http://www.amnestyusa.org/our-priorities/demand-d…
Roger, we're so glad that you are considering joining us for the lobby week! We need people to visit their representatives in their home states between March 29 and April 9. To join or lead a delegation visit: http://www.amnestyusa.org/our-priorities/demand-d…
I can’t go to Washington, but I can go to the local offices. I would like to know more.
Roger, we’re so glad that you are considering joining us for the lobby week! We need people to visit their representatives in their home states between March 29 and April 9. To join or lead a delegation visit: http://www.amnestyusa.org/our-priorities/demand-dignity-and-protect-maternal-health-in-the-us/page.do?id=1691023
Sorry I can´t be with you in Washington, I´m sitting in Copenhagen Denmark, but I can help you by spredding the word on my Facebook profile and to all my frinds and famely, here in Denmark and in Turkey.
If you give me some mail adresses to the senate I writh them a mail to.
Yours
Leif Jørgen Roslind
Denmark
Sorry I can´t be with you in Washington, I´m sitting in Copenhagen Denmark, but I can help you by spredding the word on my Facebook profile and to all my frinds and famely, here in Denmark and in Turkey.
If you give me some mail adresses to the senate I writh them a mail to.
Yours
Leif Jørgen Roslind
Denmark
Hey tell these women to stop having babies in the first damn place.
Get married. Tired of everyone asking me to bail them out because of their stupidity.
Hey tell these women to stop having babies in the first damn place.
Get married. Tired of everyone asking me to bail them out because of their stupidity.
You mention "shocking rates of pregnancy-related deaths among women in the United States," but don't say what they are or provide a link. How can we judge whether they are "shocking" or not?
You mention “shocking rates of pregnancy-related deaths among women in the United States,” but don’t say what they are or provide a link. How can we judge whether they are “shocking” or not?
@ M Taylor, you can read our full report of Maternal Health in the US here: http://www.amnestyusa.org/deadlydeliveryreport
I didn't realize how much a problem this was. We are not a third world country so any death that is preventable deserves our attention.
@ M Taylor, you can read our full report of Maternal Health in the US here: http://www.amnestyusa.org/deadlydeliveryreport
@ M Taylor, you can read our full report of Maternal Health in the US here: http://www.amnestyusa.org/deadlydeliveryreport
I didn’t realize how much a problem this was. We are not a third world country so any death that is preventable deserves our attention.
@ M Taylor, you can read our full report of Maternal Health in the US here: http://www.amnestyusa.org/deadlydeliveryreport
According to the CDC, we are 38th in the world for infant & maternal mortality a statistic equal to that of the 3rd world. Please petition the
United Nations, to intercede, on the behalf of the poor and uninsured US citizens. Health Care is a basic human right.
According to the CDC, we are 38th in the world for infant & maternal mortality a statistic equal to that of the 3rd world. Please petition the
United Nations, to intercede, on the behalf of the poor and uninsured US citizens. Health Care is a basic human right.
According to the CDC, we are 38th in the world for infant & maternal mortality a statistic equal to that of the 3rd world. Please petition the
United Nations, to intercede, on the behalf of the poor and uninsured US citizens. Health Care is a basic human right.
According to the CDC, we are 38th in the world for infant & maternal mortality a statistic equal to that of the 3rd world. Please petition the
United Nations, to intercede, on the behalf of the poor and uninsured US citizens. Health Care is a basic human right.
According to the CDC, we are 38th in the world for infant & maternal mortality a statistic equal to that of the 3rd world. Please petition the
United Nations, to intercede, on the behalf of the poor and uninsured US citizens. Health Care is a basic human right.
According to the CDC, we are 38th in the world for infant & maternal mortality a statistic equal to that of the 3rd world. Please petition the
United Nations, to intercede, on the behalf of the poor and uninsured US citizens. Health Care is a basic human right.
Thanks for this info. After reading this article, I gain some knowledge's and gathered some information's about pregnancy related death. Keep posting. I am waiting for your next post. Thank you again.