Native American Heritage Month

Released on November 10, 2025

Each November, we observe Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native peoples.  Native American women have played an important and often underrecognized role in shaping feminist thought and activism in the United States. Many Indigenous communities traditionally had social structures that Read more …

Thank You, Nancy Pelosi!

Released on November 6, 2025

Statement by NOW President Kim Villaneuva  U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she will retire after 39 years in Congress — including her history-making tenure as the first woman Speaker of the House — marks the end of an extraordinary era in American leadership. It’s also an opportunity for women to look back on all Read more …

A Big Win for Women

Released on November 5, 2025

Statement by National NOW President Kim Villanueva  WASHINGTON— This election was a big win for women—and not just because two strong women leaders won races for Governor, the first woman Mayor was elected in Detroit and a woman will become the first Black mayor of Syracuse.  These and other victories showed that voters are ready Read more …

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Released on October 22, 2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an international health campaign dedicated to promoting screening and reducing the risk of a disease that affects 2.3 million women worldwide.  According to Susan G. Komen, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime — that’s one person every 2 minutes in the United Read more …

Statement from National NOW President Kim Villanueva on the Appointment of Hala Ayala as National NOW PAC Director

Released on October 16, 2025

October 16, 2025 Washington, D.C. — The National Organization for Women (NOW) proudly announces the appointment of longtime feminist leader, former Virginia Delegate, and unwavering advocate for equity, Hala Ayala, as its new National NOW PAC Director. “Hala Ayala doesn’t just show up—she builds power, she breaks barriers, and she brings others with her,” said Read more …