Feminist Women's Health Center

Feminist Women's Health Center (FWHC) is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services, particularly for women. The organization is known for its commitment to promoting women's health and women's rights, with a particular focus on reproductive health and reproductive rights.

History

The Feminist Women's Health Center was founded in the 1970s, during a time of significant social and political change in the United States. The organization was part of the broader feminist movement, which sought to challenge and change societal norms and expectations around gender and sexuality. The FWHC was established with the goal of providing women with access to safe, affordable, and comprehensive health care services.

Services

The FWHC offers a wide range of health care services, including gynecological care, birth control, pregnancy testing, abortion services, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment. The organization also provides counseling services and health education programs.

Advocacy

In addition to providing health care services, the FWHC is also involved in advocacy work. The organization advocates for women's rights, particularly in relation to reproductive health and reproductive rights. This includes advocating for access to safe and legal abortion, comprehensive sex education, and affordable birth control.

Impact

The FWHC has had a significant impact on women's health and women's rights in the United States. The organization has been instrumental in advocating for and implementing changes in health care policy and practice that have improved access to and quality of health care services for women.

See also

• Women's health
• Reproductive rights
• Feminist movement
• Non-profit organization