Pop star and former Disney actress Olivia Rodrigo is eliminating an abortion fund that distributes emergency contraception and other contraceptives at her concerts.
Just days before the decision was reportedly communicated to him by his team, Rodrigo made international headlines by announcing that he would be providing morning-after pills, condoms and even lube to concertgoers on his Guts World Tour.
Rodrigo made announcement She spoke for herself in a social media video in which she announced a partnership with the “National Abortion Fund Network to help people affected by medical barriers get the reproductive health care they deserve.”
Fans of the 21-year-old singer received an advanced care package at Rodrigo’s show on March 12, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri.
The package included two boxes of Julie’s and a promo code linked to the Missouri Abortion Fund. julie It can prevent pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
Other concertgoers reported receiving free condoms and stickers at the concert.
variety It was later reported that Rodrigo’s team preferred not to hand out lube, condoms or Plan B because “there will be children at the concert.” The message was reportedly spread via the messaging app Slack by the National Abortion Fund Network, which originally partnered with Rodrigo on his North American tour dates.
Three officials from affiliated abortion funds reportedly confirmed this information to Variety, but representatives from both companies expressed extreme disappointment with the decision.
Jade Hurley, communications manager for the Washington D.C. Abortion Fund, said that “young people need access to birth control and emergency contraception” and that their actions are “totally legal in all 50 states.” .
“There’s something really positive about having a Plan B and a few condoms on the dresser for a 16- or 15-year-old to use if needed,” said Destini Spaes, president of the Prairie Abortion Fund. Told. Her organization had a booth at Rodrigo’s concert in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 15, 2024.
“Sex and sexual health tools are demonized, whether it’s abortion, Plan B, or condoms. [seen as being] promiscuous. We don’t see that as a sign of responsibility,” she added.
The DC Abortion Fund announced at X that it would take a workaround in response to the decision, saying it has “no problem handing out Plan B for free on public sidewalks outside the venue.”
Rodrigo’s team did not respond to requests for comment.
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