Action Alert from United Church of Christ Justice & Witness Ministries
The UCC General Synod has long affirmed that women, regardless of their economic resources, should have the right to make decisions about their bodies and unintended pregnancy, and access to safe methods of contraception to carry out those decisions. Plan B Emergency Contraception is safe, effective, and, if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex, could reduce the number of unintended pregnancies by half. However, despite recommendations from FDA advisory boards to approve Plan B for over-the-counter availability, the FDA has failed to issue a decision, almost a year after the original Sept. 2005 deadline. Quick access to this safe and effective contraception method is essential for women faced with the possibility of unintended pregnancy, and is particularly important for victims of sexual assault and rape. Sign a petition telling the acting director of the FDA to issue a decision on Plan B over-the-counter availability this year.
