On International Women’s Day, NOW Celebrates the Courage, Commitment and Accomplishments of Feminists Around the World

Released on March 8, 2019

WASHINGTON – We observe International Women’s Day on March 8, paying tribute to women’s achievements and the ongoing campaign for equality. Although women of the world may be separated by language, geography, and culture, we are united in activism and energy. NOW celebrates the women who are making a global difference and inspiring us here Read more …

The EMPOWER Act Will End The Culture of Silence Around Sexual Harassment

Released on March 5, 2019

WASHINGTON – Every workplace should be safe from sexual harassment and abuse—but for too long, Congress has failed to protect the rights of employees to report this behavior without fear of retribution.   That’s about to change. The Ending the Monopoly of Power Over Workplace harassment through Education and Reporting (EMPOWER) Act has been introduced Read more …

The Trump Administration Is Complicit – We Must Speak Up For Migrant Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused

Released on March 1, 2019

WASHINGTON – The National Organization for Women (NOW) strongly condemns the Trump administration for their inhumane immigration and detention policies that have allowed thousands of migrant children to suffer from sexual abuse. Detaining children and separating them from their families is already traumatic enough, but the extent of these numerous sexual abuse allegations is terrifying, Read more …

Donald Trump’s Abortion “Gag Rule” Won’t Silence Us

Released on February 22, 2019

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump hates free speech – particularly when it comes to women’s health – and his administration has issued its long-awaited rule that bars groups that provide abortion care or abortion referrals from receiving federal family planning funds. Defunding providers and denying girls and women access to information about legal medical options has Read more …