Feminists for Life

Feminists for Life (FFL) is a non-sectarian, non-partisan, nonprofit pro-life feminist organization established in 1972. The organization describes itself thus:

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Pro-life feminist - 1972

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: seeks real solutions to the challenges women face. Our efforts are shaped by the core feminist values of justice, nondiscrimination, and nonviolence. Feminists for Life of America continues the tradition of early American feminists such as Susan B. Anthony, who opposed abortion. (FFL's Mission)

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Susan B. Anthony - Abortion

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:Feminists for Life of America recognizes that abortion is a reflection that our society has failed to meet the needs of women. We are dedicated to systematically eliminating the root causes that drive women to abortion?primarily lack of practical resources and support?through holistic, woman-centered solutions. Women deserve better than abortion. (The American Feminist vol. 12 no. 1, p. 5; FFL's Mission)

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As these statements show, Feminists for Life believes that being pro-life is not only compatible with feminism, it is the natural conclusion of feminist values. Members and supporters of the organization frequently claim that being a pro-life feminist "is not an oxymoron, it's redundant".

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Pro-life - Pro-life feminist

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In its broader vision, FFL opposes "all forms of violence, including abortion, infanticide, child abuse, domestic violence, capital punishment, and euthanasia, as they are inconsistent with the core feminist principles of justice, nonviolence, and nondiscrimination." Basic human rights, including the right to life, extend from conception (understood as the first formation of a human zygote) until the end of natural life, according to FFL (The American Feminist - volume 10, #1, page 4).

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Headquartered in the United States, Feminists for Life also has members and supporters as an international entity.

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