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 …

Fight for Voting Rights, Equality Continues

Released on August 22, 2023

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes     WASHINGTON, D.C. – In 1971, Congress designated August 26 as Women’s Equality Day to mark the date in 1920 when the 19th Amendment finally guaranteed women’s right to vote. This day marks a significant Read more …

Equal Worth, Equal Pay

Released on July 27, 2023

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes    WASHINGTON, D.C. – A quarter, a nickel, and three pennies is the typical difference between the amount that Black women are paid for a full-time job versus their white, non-Hispanic male counterparts. An Read more …

The Law is Not Enough

Released on July 26, 2023

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes   WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month is widely known for celebrating themes of freedom and independence in the United States. However, for many, those themes didn’t emerge until July 2, 1964; Civil Rights Signin Read more …

Human Beings Are Not Cargo or Currency

Released on July 26, 2023

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Let’s raise awareness and shed light on the horrific practice of human trafficking during this year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Women and girls represent 65 percent of a Read more …

Disability Pride Month Highlights Need for Advocacy

Released on July 6, 2023

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes   WASHINGTON, D.C. – In July, we recognize Disability Pride Month to celebrate the 36 million women in the United States with disabilities. We acknowledge these women’s tremendous successes and ach Read more …

Juneteenth as a Commemoration and Celebration 

Released on June 15, 2023

June 19th marks the day when federal troops marched into Galveston, Tex. in 1865 to take control and make certain that all enslaved people were freed – two and a half full years after the Emancipation Proclamation.