NOW applauds today’s ruling by a federal judge ordering the Food and Drug Administration to make Plan B available to women and girls of all ages without prescription.
NOW Applauds Plan B Decision
Released on April 5, 2013
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On International Women’s Day, NOW Denounces Anti-Woman Austerity Policies
Released on March 8, 2013
On International Women’s Day, NOW calls upon leaders in the US to firmly reject the austerity model that has been economically devastating to our sisters in Europe. Call it what you like — austerity, sequester, deficit reduction, balancing the budget. I call it a stealth attack on women.
Major Victory for All Women: House Passes Inclusive VAWA
Released on February 28, 2013
With a resounding vote of 286-138, the House passed a bipartisan, inclusive reauthorization of VAWA. This is a major victory for all women. NOW thanks the steadfast champions in both the House and the Senate as well as the activists around the country who refused to give up on the countless women who will now be protected in this bill.
House Leadership Blocking Inclusive VAWA. Again.
Released on February 22, 2013
The Republican House leadership has turned to its ultra-conservative, anti-woman playbook yet again to block passage of an inclusive, bipartisan version of the Violence Against Women Act.
NOW and One Billion Rising Call Attention to Violence Against Women
Released on February 14, 2013
Today, women and men around the world are rising and dancing to end violence against women and girls. NOW is a proud partner in the One Billion Rising actions organized by Vagina Monologues author and global activist Eve Ensler. NOW leaders and supporters are taking part in actions across the country.