--The Two Revolutionary Brands Will Redefine
Contraception Accessibility--
"Opill ® is changing the game in reproductive health, just like the WNBA's game-changing role in sports and pop culture," said
Opill ® will tip off the relationship as an Associate Partner of the 2024 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm on
"At the WNBA, we are committed to addressing issues that matter to the players, and expanding access to reproductive healthcare is one of those key issues," said
This season, the WNBA is concentrating its social justice efforts into two areas: civic engagement and reproductive health advocacy. The league will take a multifaceted approach to spotlight civic engagement initiatives, with a particular focus on understanding how voting influences reproductive health matters within communities of color.
Opill ® and the WNBA are also collaborating on a program to reach students on college campuses nationwide. At these and other educational events, the two organizations will celebrate those who are changing the game and educate millions of WNBA fans about this new option, making contraception more accessible in the U.S.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opill ® for OTC use without age restriction in
About Opill ®
Opill ® is the first ever and only daily over-the-counter birth control pill available in
About the WNBA
The WNBA is a bold, progressive basketball league that stands for the power of women. Featuring 12 teams and entering its 28th season in 2024, the W is a unique sports property that combines competition and entertainment with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and social responsibility. Through its world-class athletes, the in-game fan experience, TV and digital broadcasts, digital and social content, and community and youth outreach programs, the league celebrates and elevates the game of basketball and the culture around it. In 2020, the WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) signed a groundbreaking eight-year CBA that has charted a new course for women's basketball ” and women's sports overall ” with a focus on increased player compensation, improvements to the player experience, expanded career development opportunities and resources specifically tailored to the female professional athlete. Key elements of the agreement are supported through the league's partnership platform, the WNBA Changemakers Collective, with AT&T, the WNBA's Marquee Partner and inaugural Changemaker, as well as fellow inaugural Changemakers Deloitte and NIKE, Inc., and subsequent additions Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL), U.S. Bank and CarMax (NYSE:KMX). During the 2020 season, the WNBA and WNBPA launched the WNBA Justice Movement, forming the Social Justice Council with the mission of being a driving force of necessary change and continuing work regarding women's and maternal health and voting rights, among other important societal issues.
About Perrigo
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