affirming Humanity & dignity

Interfaith Voices for Reproductive Justice’s (IVRJ) mission is to create the conditions for Black women to live in the fullness of their sacred, individual human experiences.

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Protecting Ethical Research

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RJ Institutional
Review Board (IRB)

The first of its kind in the nation, our IRB will develop the capacity of members of the RJ community to develop, conduct, and engage in the research process (be it as primary researchers/investigators or in collaboration with traditional research partners).

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overarching goal

Educating...

communities about the short- and long-term impact of oppressive theological narratives about reproduction and sexuality in the lives of Black women and girls

Changing...

oppressive theological and ethical narratives that shame and blame Black women for their reproductive and sexual decisions

Amplifying...

an understanding of reproduction and sexuality that is informed by RSJ theory and respects individual beliefs, bodily autonomy, and self-determination.

Building...

a movement of activists, religious scholars and leaders, and people in the pews as collaborative partners.

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Recent Activity

We are always actively working to make sure knowledge of RJ is moving forward.

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Building

Las Vegas

Bridge Building in Las Vegas

Met clergy regarding faith based communities & political climate, its impact on the LV community.

Amplifying

Washington DC

30th Anniversary for RJ

Celebrating 30 years of Reproductive Justice with a Gala, honoring the Founding Mothers.

Amplifying

Las Vegas

RJ Founding Mother's Convening

In January of 2025, IVRJ convened the RJ Founding Mother's and RJ activists in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Educating

North Hampton

RJ Futurisms Think Tank Convening

Our CEO presented a paper at the March 2025 RJ futurisms Think Tank.

Providing

Chicago

2025 Society for Christian Ethics Meeting

Our CEO presented two papers on a panel at the Society for Christian Ethics.

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What is our main focus?

At IVRJ, our focus is on uplifting the voices, experiences, and histories of Black women in reproductive justice through education, grass root organizing, research, and scholarship. We center black women and support research by and for Black women and work to preserve the rich history of Black leadership in the RJ movement.