Gen Z pop star Olivia Rodrigo said she has partnered with a national abortion network to distribute emergency contraception (also known as the morning-after pill) to concertgoers on her tour.
As part of the Guts World Tour, Rodrigo National Abortion Fund Network to distribute emergency contraception called juliewhich is intended to prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
“Thanks to Julie, people get more than just a pill; they get the information and support they need to make the best decisions. We want to help you have a great time,” the manufacturer said in a statement. press release.
“Before I go on stage, I wanted to come here and talk about something that I’m really excited about,” Rodrigo told his nearly 900,000 TikTok followers. “Fund 4 Good works to support all women, girls and those seeking reproductive health freedom. , directly supporting community-based nonprofit organizations that prevent gender-based violence.”
“For the North American leg of the tour, I will partner with the National Abortion Fund Network to help those facing medical barriers get the reproductive health care they deserve.”
Rodrigo’s fund 4 Good is entertainment industry foundationa nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles.
The organization’s mission statement defines this as “a commitment to support women and girls through direct support of community-based nonprofit organizations that champion girls’ education, support sexual and reproductive rights, and prevent gender-based violence.” “A global effort to build a fair and just future.”
However, the new fund announced that it would also fight racism and misogyny, so it could not focus solely on the abortion issue.
“For the North American GUTS World Tour, Olivia will partner with local chapters of the National Abortion Fund Network to ensure that those most impacted by systemic racism, misogyny, and healthcare barriers receive the reproductive health care they deserve. I intend to make it possible.”
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. Other concertgoers reported getting free condoms and stickers at the concert. variety report.
Rodrigo is no stranger to political activities. In 2021, at just 18 years old, she appeared at the White House touting the effectiveness of her vaccine with the similarly touted children’s tagline, “The Vaccine Is.”Good 4 U” is a play on her hit song of the same name.
The singer has over 13 million followers on YouTube and around 37 million followers on Instagram.
She started programming for Disney at age 13 and worked on the oddly named High School Musical: The Musical: The Series from ages 16 to 19.
Her music career began in 2020 after signing with Geffen and Interscope Records.
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