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 …

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 …