About Idahoans United for Women and Families
United for Yes is a campaign of Idahoans United for Women and Families, an Idaho-based 501(c)(4) nonpartisan grassroots organization whose mission is to advocate for and restore access to comprehensive reproductive health care while promoting the well-being of women, children, and families in Idaho.
Mission and Values
Idahoans United for Women and Families advocates for the restoration of access to comprehensive reproductive health care in Idaho. The organization believes Idahoans deserve the freedom to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions with privacy and dignity, in consultation with care providers and family members.
Leadership
Melanie Folwell is the Executive Director of Idahoans United for Women and Families. A lifelong Idahoan, she has over 15 years of issue and policy advocacy experience in Idaho, with a focus on policies affecting the health and well-being of women and children.
Legal History
The organization has pursued litigation to ensure fair ballot language for Proposition 1. In April 2025, the Idaho Supreme Court unanimously sided with Idahoans United, ordering the Attorney General to rewrite the initiative's short title and fiscal impact statement after finding them misleading. As of August 2026, the organization filed a second lawsuit challenging the Yes/No statement language prepared by the Idaho Attorney General and Secretary of State.
Frequently asked questions
What type of organization is Idahoans United for Women and Families?
Idahoans United for Women and Families is an Idaho-based 501(c)(4) nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to restoring reproductive rights in Idaho through the ballot initiative process.
Who leads Idahoans United for Women and Families?
Melanie Folwell is the Executive Director and Lead Organizer of Idahoans United for Women and Families, overseeing the United for Yes campaign and Proposition 1 ballot initiative effort.
Has the organization faced any legal challenges?
Yes. Idahoans United has filed two lawsuits against Idaho state officials over ballot language for Proposition 1. In the first case, the Idaho Supreme Court unanimously ruled in the organization's favor in April 2025, ordering revisions to the initiative's short title and fiscal impact statement.