How to Share Accurate Abortion Information on Your Campus
Posted August 26, 2024Abortion is a human right.
Accurate abortion information is critical and, unfortunately, often hard to find because of the stigma attached to abortion. This stigma, reinforced by restrictions on care and nonsensical laws, creates fear and judgment which can make people reluctant to seek out or share information about abortion. That fear and judgment can push people to avoid talking to their doctor or loved ones which just leads to more misinformation and isolation. And fake clinics (also known as “Crisis Pregnancy Centers” and “Anti Abortion Centers”) capitalize on that fear and uncertainty by luring people in with free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and “options” counseling to deter or coerce them into parenting or adoption.
What’s even more infuriating is how state governments frequently spend millions of dollars on these fake clinics to discourage abortion without actually supporting the families they claim to care about. Adding fuel to the dumpster fire, fake clinics spend a large chunk of that state funding on Google ads so they appear at the top of search results, making it even harder for abortion seekers to find accurate and reliable information.
But, we reject that shame and stigma! The reality is 1 in 3 people who can get pregnant will have an abortion. Join us in screaming from the rooftops that:
- Abortions are common!
- Abortions are normal!
- People have multiple abortions!
- Any reason to have an abortion is a good reason!
- Abortion is safe!
- Abortion is healthcare!
Promoting trustworthy resources like I Need An A, which was created by people who had abortions for people needing abortions, is crucial in combating the spread of lies and shame. Use this resource to spread love and support on your campus and in your community because people still need abortions and they should know their options!
About I Need An A
I Need An A is the most comprehensive and updated resource for abortion seekers in the U.S. Started in 2016 by people who’ve had abortions. It provides personalized options based on location and how long the person has been pregnant. I Need An A is the only resource that shows people in restricted states their travel and pills by mail options side by side. To date, the website has served more than 1 million unique users!
How to Share I Need An A
On your social media
You can follow and repost our accounts on
Twitter // Instagram // Facebook // LinkedIn // TikTok
You can find all of our graphics to share here.
On your sorority or student group website
Include links on your sorority or student group’s website to ineedana.com!
With posters
Download our printable poster with a QR code directly to ineedana.com.
**Check with your administration on where you can hang posters + stickers. Some campuses have banned attaching posters on school property (like in Florida and Texas) except with a specific permit.
Some places to hang them:
- Dorm room
- Dorm hallway or common areas
- University Health Center (in the center or on their website)
- Cafeteria
- Library
- Bulletin boards in building hallways
- Student center
- Talk to your professors + admin to have them share / post
With stickers
Purchase stickers and other merch here.
Host an event to talk about and fundraise for abortion
Fundraising for ineedana and your local fund!
If you do this! Let us know at team@ineedana.com - we’d love to send you swag and even attend if possible.
Need to Know: Abortion and Surveillance
A note from our friends at Euki.
In places hostile to abortion rights, digital or in-person surveillance can be used to criminalize or harass people seeking abortion care. In some places, it can even be used to criminalize people who help others seeking abortion care.
Check state abortion laws | Get legal support
Sharing information about abortion is important - so don’t panic! We can help keep each other safe - online and offline- by choosing what information is shared, how, with whom.
Here are four easy privacy-protecting habits to find and share abortion-related information online (plus free tools we trust):
- Connecting to the internet: Download and use encrypted, no-log VPNs to access the internet on any device whenever possible. This includes campus wi-fi, since your activity may be visible to the Internet Service Provider, network admins from your institution, or even hackers. (ProtonVPN or Tunnelbear)
- Searching for information: Use privacy-respecting browsers, tools, and websites that don’t store user activity (browsers: Brave, Firefox ,Tor; tool: Euki; website: ineedana)
- Sharing information: Choose end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) tools with features like password protection and automatic data deletion/expiration when sharing information or collaborating (documents: CryptPad, email: ProtonMail, messaging: Signal)
- Tracking health information: Choose tools that do not collect user health data (Drip, Euki)
And, remember: privacy and bodily autonomy are human rights - for all of us.
Learn more about Euki’s work to protect both, or download the app (iOS | Android).
For more information on digital privacy check out https://www.ineedana.com/privacy.
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Explore I Need An A + share specific articles
Explore I Need An A + share specific articles
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:Up to date legal status of abortion in all 50 states:
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:Explore the pre/post care providers who offer services in highly restricted states before or after getting an abortion. Every provider on this list is either a former abortion provider or has been referred by an abortion provider.
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:Blog: Abortion Travel Checklist
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:Blog: Deciding to travel for an abortion
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:Blog: How to Calculate How Many Weeks Pregnant You Are
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Get connected to other campus organizers + campaigns
Check out our friends at Advocates for Youth for ways to get involved.
Texas Universities
Visit Deeds Not Words to learn more.
Volunteer with I Need An A
Apply to volunteer with us virtually tinyurl.com/inaavolunteer
Questions + Feedback
Email us at team@ineedana.com
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