Press Releases - National Organization for Women

Statement from NOW Vice President Chitra Panjabi Regarding Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Allegations

Released on November 21, 2014

Survivors of rape continuously face disbelief, blame, and silence when they attempt to share their stories. The cases that have unfolded around Bill Cosby are no different. As a society, we need to hold accountable all perpetrators of sexual violence – including those with celebrity status – and believe the stories of victims and survivors. We must continue to work to provide support for victims and survivors of sexual assault, seek justice for the crimes committed against them and work through education and prevention efforts to combat the problem of sexual violence and dismantle rape culture.

NOW Applauds President Obama’s Executive Order on Immigration Reform, Calls on Congress to Pass Comprehensive Reform That Treats Immigrant Women Fairly

Released on November 20, 2014

Tonight, President Obama did the right thing for millions of immigrant women, men and their families. But much remains to be done. The President’s action provides only temporary relief, and it affects only half of the undocumented immigrants who work and contribute to the country’s welfare every day.

Statement of Terry O’Neill, President of National Organization for Women on White House Report on Women and Girls of Color

Released on November 13, 2014

The latest White House report calling for a “Working Group on Challenges and Opportunities for Women and Girls of Color” is a separate and unequal initiative. By design, it will fail to fully address the crisis facing women and girls at the intersection of race and gender.

Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill on the 2014 Congressional Elections

Released on November 4, 2014

The latest statement from the National Organization for Women regarding the 2014 Congressional election results.

Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Regarding Legal Momentum’s Amicus Brief in Chevron Corp v. Donziger

Released on October 23, 2014

Recent news accounts that the National Organization for Women accepted a donation from Chevron Corporation in exchange for filing an amicus brief in Chevron Corp. v. Donziger are false.