NOW Celebrates Signing of Bipartisan Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act

Released on December 11, 2024

“I am not the candidate of black America, although I am black and proud.  I am not the candidate of the women’s movement of this country, although I am a woman and I am equally proud of that.  I am the candidate of the people of America, and my presence before you now symbolizes a new era in American political history.”

NOW Supports International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Released on November 25, 2024

November 25 has been designated by the world community as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.  It is a day for governments, international groups, and membership organizations like NOW to come together to organize activities and events to spread awareness of this issue. Violence against women and girls is one of the Read more …

NOW Commemorates Native Women’s Equal Pay Day

Released on November 21, 2024

November 21, 2024 is Native Women’s Equal Pay Day, a stark reminder of the systemic disparities Native women still face in the workforce and in their everyday lives. On average, Native women are paid just 52 cents for all workers and 58 cents for full-time year-round workers for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. Read more …