Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Society has long failed survivors of sexual violence, especially Black women and girls who experience sexual violence at disproportionate rates.
issue: Stopping Violence Against Women
We Must Not Abandon Afghan Women And Girls
Washington, D.C. — Our hearts are breaking for the women and girls of Afghanistan. As the Taliban completes its total takeover of the Afghan government, women face terrible danger and risk. The advances in women’s rights over the last 20 years are now void as Afghan women are already reporting that they are like prisoners in Read more …
Team USA’s Sexual Misconduct Shame
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Olympic athletes dedicate their lives to compete against the best in the world, and they should never feel threatened by a member of their own team. But that is precisely what happened for the U.S. fencing team, who were forced to stand beside a teammate with a long history of aggressive behavior, including multiple accusations of sexual assault. Despite being Read more …
Cuomo’s Pattern of Sexual Harassment Has Been Revealed – He Must Resign NOW
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NY Attorney General Letitia James is right. We have an obligation to listen to women, protect women and hold accountable men who sexually harass and abuse women. In March 2021, NOW called for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign and the investigation into his misconduct to move forward. NY Attorney General James’ investigation revealed a shocking pattern of sexual misconduct – not isolated Read more …
Cosby accusers say they are ‘stunned’ at court’s decision to let the actor go free
The National Organization for Women said, “Bill Cosby is free on a technicality, but the women he assaulted, who bravely came forward to bring him to justice, are suffering anew. They thought they had finally achieved some limited measure of closure—and now this.”