Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – NOW stands with the United Nations today on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery and demands justice for the millions robbed of their fundamental human rights – the major Read more …
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World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit – Especially for Women
Released on December 1, 2023
Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – Since 1988, the global health community has marked December 1 as World AIDS Day to bring attention and raise awareness around the ongoing HIV/AIDs epidemic. Medical research has made g Read more …
Remembering the Legacy of Pauli Murray
Released on November 20, 2023
Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, we celebrate the birthday of a true trailblazer and co-founder of the National Organization for Women, Pauli Murray. Murray’s pioneering work as a lawyer and writer has served as Read more …
Curing the Epidemic of Violence Against Women
Released on November 24, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tomorrow officially marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Nearly one in three women around the world — about 736 million — have been subjected to intimate partner violence, non-partner violence, o Read more …
NOW Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Released on November 1, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – To recognize the cultural contributions of the country’s approximately 2.5 million American Indian and Alaska Natives and others in the native communities, NOW celebrates National Native American Heritage Month. As intersectional fe Read more …
Celebrating Indigenous Resilience this Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Released on October 9, 2023
Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – NOW is proud to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day that recognizes the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the United States. On this day, we reaff Read more …
“Appointments and Advocacy” Help Raise Awareness
Released on September 29, 2023
About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. It is the second most common cancer among women in the United States – just behind certain types of skin cancer.
Safe, Legal Reproductive Health Care Protects Women
Released on September 28, 2023
Women deserve better. No one should force women to be pregnant against their will. Women deserve support – not judgment – in their reproductive health care decisions. ~ Christian F. Nunes, National NOW President
Looking Out for Our Youth During This Year’s Ally Week
Released on September 25, 2023
Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ally Week is a youth-led campaign that rallies students and staff to be effective allies for LGBTQIA+ youth. Young people already face many hardships, whether it’s stress over impendi Read more …
NOW Supports Hispanic Women of Today – and Tomorrow
Released on September 15, 2023
Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – From politics and activism to the arts, sciences, and business, Latine and Hispanic women have left a lasting mark on American history. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we recogni Read more …