A Bold & Positive Policy Vision
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The current political landscapes in Wisconsin and on the federal level present unique and urgent challenges for women’s health advocates. Advocates and allies for women’s health will have to work diligently, collaboratively, and creatively to oppose the many harmful policies that will certainly be introduced that will undermine the health and economic security of women in Wisconsin and our nation.

While we must acknowledge the reality and urgency of our current political situation, we also believe we need to take the initiative to build a bold and positive policy vision that, if enacted, would help Wisconsin women and girls realize their optimal health, safety, and economic security. A women’s health policy agenda has to involve more than just mobilizing against ideas we oppose. Such an agenda must also include an inspiring vision that will energize advocates, the general public, and supportive elected officials behind proactive policies that would result in real improvements to the lives of women and girls in Wisconsin.

It is with framework in mind that the Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health (WAWH) presents A Proactive Policy Prescription to Improve the Health and Well Being of Women and Girls in Wisconsin. So, whether you work for an advocacy organization, are an elected official, a member of the media, or a concerned member of the public who cares about women’s health, please take a moment to check out this guide to see what we can do to improve the status of women and girls in Wisconsin.

Each individual policy prescription is written to be accessible to members of the general public and others who might not have any particular expertise on a particular issue.

For readers who might be interested in learning more about a specific issue, each prescription contains a link to a more detailed issue brief that provides lengthier descriptions of the issue, additional statistics, and a list of other informational resources that readers can access to further inform themselves about the topic. We believe that these more in-depth policy briefs will be of great value to legislative offices and advocacy organizations that wish to dive a bit deeper into a particular issue.  You can access a full compendium of the detailed issue briefs here.
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Click the following link to view a complete PDF version of the prescription:  A Proactive Policy Prescription to Improve the Health and Well Being of Women and Girls in Wisconsin

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