23 Etsy Gifts That Support Women's Rights and Other Important Causes

By Nile Cappello

Updated on 12/10/2016 at 6:00 PM

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There's no easy way to say it, but it's been a pretty f*cking rough couple of weeks. Many Americans are experiencing what can only be described as a distinct lack of enthusiasm for the upcoming holiday season. Sorry Starbucks, not even your holiday cup lineup can cheer us up. The harsh reality of Trump's election has divided families, threatened religious freedoms, and cast a cloud of fear over our country — so, yeah, you could say we're not really feeling in the mood to celebrate.

But it's not all negative — this most recent national tragedy has also incited a desire to do and be better as well as a spark of activism and charity work to empower those feeling helpless during this dark time. So while some may be thinking the holidays seem inappropriate or, even simpler, emotionally challenging, we think it's an opportunity to give back — and so do many Etsy sellers.

In the wake of the election, many Etsy sellers are donating a portion of proceeds to charities that need our help now more than ever, such as Planned Parenthood, RAINN, and the ACLU. Thus, these items represent an opportunity not to overlook what has happened or set emotions aside for the holiday season, but instead to help support others, to incorporate activism into this joyous time, and to share a message of hope with the people you love. Time to get shopping.

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Sloth T-Shirt

Sloth T-Shirt

Fifty percent of proceeds from this adorable peace-out sloth t-shirt ($28) benefit the Wildlife Conservation Network.

02
Purple Leaf Necklace

Purple Leaf Necklace

Support survivors of domestic violence and violence against women with this purple leaf necklace (starting at $12); 30 percent of sales will be donated to the No Silence No Violence nonprofit.

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GTFO Bracelet

GTFO Bracelet

Five dollars from each sale on this GTFO copper charm bracelet ($28) will be donated to Planned Parenthood.

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Survivor Necklace

Survivor Necklace

This survivor necklace ($30) isn't only beautiful and inspiring, it's also charitable, as 50 percent of sales will be donated to Michigan domestic violence charity Every Woman's Place/Webster House Youth Services.

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Venus Charm Bracelet

Venus Charm Bracelet

Show off your girl power — or share some with your favorite badass female — with this Venus charm bracelet ($14), for which sales benefit Palo Alto, CA, charity Girls to Women.

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Equality Earrings

Equality Earrings

Profits from these equality sign earrings ($15) will be donated to Campaign for Southern Equality.

07
Polar Bear Print

Polar Bear Print

Do you believe (aka know the facts) that climate change is real? Eighty percent of sales of this polar bear print (starting at $6) will benefit polar bear conservation efforts.

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Middle Finger Button

Middle Finger Button

Feisty friends will love these middle finger buttons ($1 each) and other products on SteffBomb's Etsy shop — 10 percent of all proceeds will be donated to Planned Parenthood and 10 percent will be donated to the ACLU.

09
Handmade Journal

Handmade Journal

Support the rights of Native Americans and those fighting at Standing Rock by purchasing this handmade traveler's journal ($40). Fifty percent of proceeds will be donated to Sacred Stone Camp.

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Turtle Phone Case

Turtle Phone Case

Give these little dudes a longer chance to live by purchasing this turtle iPhone case ($22); 25 percent of proceeds will go toward protection and conservation efforts.

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We Run the World T-Shirt

We Run the World T-Shirt

The ENOUGH.Period female rights movement was born from the 2016 election and is working toward uniting women; $3 from the sale of each "We Run the World" t-shirt ($15) will go to RAINN.

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Birth Control T-Shirt

Birth Control T-Shirt

Support Planned Parenthood with the purchase of this birth control (and everything else) t-shirt ($35).

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Safety Pin Hat

Safety Pin Hat

All proceeds from this solidarity safety pin hat ($15) are being donated to Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, Human Rights Campaign, and NAACP.

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Feminist Cross-Stitch

Feminist Cross-Stitch

Purchase any of TwoCatsCrossStitch's pieces — like this feminist cross stitch ($24) — and a $5 donation will be made to Planned Parenthood.

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Rise Up Arrow

Rise Up Arrow

Get inspired to rise above with this geometric arrow wall decor ($50), for which 30 percent of purchases will be donated a human rights charity of your choice: ACLU, HRC, Friends of the Earth, or Planned Parenthood.

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Minimalist Art Print

Minimalist Art Print

All profits from these printable minimalist modern art prints ($5) will be donated to the ACLU.

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Love Photographic Print

Love Photographic Print

Remind others that #LoveTrumpsHate with this photographic print ($55); all proceeds from sales will be donated to Planned Parenthood (in Mike Pence's name) and to the ACLU.

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RBG Print

RBG Print

The ACLU's Women's Rights Project will get 75 percent of proceeds from sales on this notorious RBG print ($30).

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Feminism Tote Bag

Feminism Tote Bag

Support your fellow feminists with this tote bag ($12); 100 percent of proceeds will be donated to Planned Parenthood.

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Stay Nasty Mug

Stay Nasty Mug

Remind those around you to stay nasty with this multipurpose cup ($31), for which proceeds will be split between the ACLU and Planned Parenthood.

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Safety Pin Necklace

Safety Pin Necklace

Eighteen dollars from each purchase of this 14k gold safety pin necklace ($68) will be donated to the ACLU.

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Nasty Bracelet

Nasty Bracelet

Got some nasty women in your life? Show how much you support them with this stamped cuff bracelet ($65); $20 from each purchase will be donated to Planned Parenthood.

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Not My President Artwork

Not My President Artwork

Seventy five percent of proceeds from this "not my president" artwork ($20) will be donated to the ACLU.