Advertisement
Join Rochester NOW for a Reproductive Rights RallyStand with your community and raise your voice for reproductive justice.
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Washington Square Park, Rochester, NY
This rally will focus on urgent nationwide issues, including:
• Access to essential healthcare
• Preventable deaths due to restricted care
• The criminalization tied to abortion bans
Now more than ever, it’s critical to come together, show support, and advocate for fundamental rights.
All are welcome. Bring your voice, your signs, and your solidarity.
Confirmed co hosts :
@roc.srj
@ppcwny
@roc.dsa
PSL FLX
Monroe County Young Democrats
Citizen Action Network
Speaker Lineup
Nadia and Jesse — Opening remarks & emcees
Erika Glick (ROC NOW) — Barriers to reproductive healthcare for women with disabilities
Robin Wilt (ROC NOW) — Black maternal health and advocacy goals
Dr. Celia McIntosh (ROC NOW)
Jilian Quigley (ROC SRJ)
Meredith Ouderkirk (Planned Parenthood)
Felisha Buschinger (PSL FLX)
Intermission (30 minutes) — Attendees are encouraged to visit partner tables and community organizations
Speaker TBD (ROC DSA)
Nayeliz Santiago (Monroe County Young Democrats) — Impact of recent federal cuts and policy support
Speaker TBD (Citizen Action Network)
Dr. Tracy Webber (Director, Midwifery Division at UR) — Pending
Jen Lunsford — Pending
Sarah Clark — Pending
Dr. Twylla Dillion — Pending
#abortionaccess #abortionishealthcare #rochesterny #585 #nationalorganizationforwomen #mybodymychoice #reproductiveaccessforall
Advertisement
Event Venue
Washington Square Park, 181 South Clinton Avenue,Rochester,NY,United States
Tickets
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
