NARAL’s Annual “I Heart Choice” Youth Leadership Summit

NARAL’s Annual “I Heart Choice” Youth Leadership Summit (Feb 27)
 
What: Annual “I Heart Choice” Youth Leadership Summit
Who: NARAL Pro-Choice Washington
When: Saturday, February 27th from 10:00am to 5:30pm
Where: University of Washington HUB
Cost: A free event and open to all high school and college students; We're happy to be able to offer travel stipends to students traveling to the summit from 100 or more miles outside of Seattle.  For more information on how to apply for a stipend, please contact Sasha Summer Cousineau by phone (206-624-1990) or e-mail.
 
For more information about this fun event and to register, please go to http://www.prochoicewashington.org/events/special.shtml.
 
“I HEART Choice” is a day-long event featuring speakers, panels, and workshops on a variety of issues related to youth and the pro-choice movement.  This is an excellent opportunity to learn valuable information and gain practical leadership skills.
 
Some of the topics you can expect to see at the summit are:
The Problem with Health Care Reform: We all agree that there are problems with our health care system that must be fixed.  However, if the bill is passed as it is currently written it will present serious barriers to abortion access.  Find out who is will be most marginalized and what this will really look like in the lives of women.
 
Reproductive rights…not just a “women’s issue”: Hear from men who are professionals in the field of reproductive health and rights about why it is important for young men to be involved, how the these issues impact young men, and what you can do about it.
Careers that Influence Reproductive Health and Rights: Ever thought about working in politics or becoming an abortion provider? Learn more about these exciting career possibilities that make a difference in women's lives.
 
I Want to do Pro-Choice Activism on My Campus!: By students for students!  This panel of pro-choice college students will share their experiences starting school clubs and organizing pro-choice events for youth.
 
Art as Activism: Meet local, working artists ad learn how they use their art as a form of activism and to promote social change.
…and MUCH MORE!