In Response to the Supreme Court's Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
June 30, 2022
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade this past Friday, so many of us have struggled to make sense of the new reality we now live in—one in which more than half the country no longer has the right to privacy in health care or bodily autonomy.
The Girl Scout movement is built on a foundational belief that all young people deserve agency and opportunity. As Girl Scouts, young people learn to discover, connect, and take action—to look at the world around them and to make decisions about how they want to shape their communities, and ultimately, their lives.
After more than 100 years of supporting Girl Scouts in building the courage, confidence, and character they need to make informed, responsible decisions for themselves, this is the first time we’ve seen such a regression of their rights to do so.
As our community grapples with what this ruling means for the future of our country, in New York City, Girl Scouts will continue to be a safe and supportive place for young people to process, question, and take action if they choose. We will always support Girl Scouts who raise their voices and push for change on issues that matter to them.
