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Open Access Health Publishing

By distributing reproductive health content through an open forum publication model, we increase public access and foster inclusive dialogue on critical health topics, because removing cost and access barriers enables broader community engagement and knowledge equity. This strategy emphasizes democratizing reproductive health information by combining digital and print open-access publishing, ensuring reach across diverse populations, including those with limited internet or academic resources. Unlike traditional academic publishing or restricted platforms, this approach prioritizes accessibility, community input, and decentralized knowledge sharing, aligning closely with public education and advocacy goals in reproductive justice.

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organizations running this strategy · 1

what it looks like in practice

activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Conference Coordination SQUAT MEDIA
    direct service
    Organized and coordinated conferences in San Francisco and New Orleans.
  • Distribution of SQUAT Birth Journal SQUAT MEDIA
    direct service
    Makes all 22 issues of SQUAT Birth Journal available for free as PDF downloads and offers print versions for purchase through Magcloud.
  • Fiscal Sponsorship Program SQUAT MEDIA
    capacity building
    Provides fiscal sponsorship to organizations and projects without nonprofit status, enabling them to seek grants and offer tax-deductible donation receipts.
  • Publication of SQUAT Birth Journal SQUAT MEDIA
    direct service
    Produced and published 22 issues of SQUAT Birth Journal, a radical midwifery and birth publication, between 2010 and 2016.