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Proclamation project

Proclamations are a powerful way to raise awareness, spark meaningful conversations, and highlight the critical need for support and access to care all people navigating infertility. Join the Proclamation Project and help us secure proclamations in all 50 states, including towns and cities, during National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), April 19-25, 2026.   

A proclamation is a public or official announcement issued by a Governor, Mayor, and/or City Council member to commemorate a specific time period (day, week, or month) for the purpose of raising awareness about local efforts. (Example: National Infertility Awareness Week designated in April). 

Ohio Proclamation photo

What is a proclamation?

Texas Proclamation photo

Who can submit a request for a proclamation? 

Proclamations can only be submitted and requested by individuals living in the requested state and/or city to their governor, mayor, or city council. Organizations are not allowed to submit one on behalf of a cause and out of state residents requesting it will also be denied. 

Why are proclamations important?

Proclamations help increase public awareness about a specific issue. Having an elected official, like a mayor or town supervisor, who is in a leadership position show support for the proclamation helps validate one of the goals of National Infertility Awareness Week—changing the conversation around infertility and family building.

Beaverton Proclamation photo
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Instructions for Submitting
a Proclamation:

  1. Find Submission Info: Google your Governor, Mayor, or City Council to find contact information and to learn how to submit a proclamation. Use keywords like, “City of [Your City/State] proclamation instructions” to locate forms or email addresses for submission. Many cities and states have online forms for this process. 

  2. Check Deadlines: Please be aware of deadlines for submitting proclamation requests. Some cities require 4-6 weeks ahead of National Infertility Awareness Week. Please request your proclamation to be issued between April 20th - 26th, 2025. 

  3. Submit Your Request:  

  • Copy, paste, and personalize the State Proclamation template found here onto the request form or email. 

  • If the form asks for a requesting organization, please insert, “RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association.”

  • If the form asks for a proclamation title, write
    “National Infertility Awareness Week.”

When your proclamation is approved, please let us know by filling out this survey.

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