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Activists, Supporters Of Abortion Gather At Liberty Bell On International Women's Day
Three organizations have a common goal of advocating for women's rights and fighting against the oppression of women.
March 9, 2023
PHILADELPHIA -- Women's rights activists and abortion rights supporters marched from the Liberty Bell to City Hall Wednesday raising their voices in protest on International Women's Day.
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Three organizations have a common goal of advocating for women's rights and fighting against the oppression of women in a collaboration between the organizations Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights, Afghans of Philly and Philly Iran.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned last summer, women's rights activists say they feel like the country is moving backward and believe taking away a woman's right to have an abortion sets the precedent for the further oppression of women.
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