Press Releases

NOW Cheers White House Council on Women and Girls: “We Got the Entire Cabinet!”

Released on March 11, 2009

NOW President Kim Gandy said, “NOW cheers the formation of the White House Council on Women and Girls, which was created by executive order of President Barack Obama today. It was a pleasure for me to be at the White House to hear the president make this commitment to supporting women and girls in such strong and unequivocal terms. It was a heartening moment for those of us who have worked so hard for this day.”

International Women’s Day March 8, Difficult Global Times Call for Improving Status of Women

Released on March 6, 2009

As we mark International Women’s Day on March 8, an increasing number of women around the world find themselves and their families in dire economic circumstances. While we as a nation focus on the economic realities here in the U.S., we must not let global starvation, violence, trafficking, and the lack of health care, clean water, and basic necessities fall lower on our priority list.

Senate Confirms Hilda Solis for U.S. Secretary of Labor

Released on February 24, 2009

Felicidades a nuestra distinguida Secretaria Solis.

“Today’s vote by the U.S. Senate to confirm Hilda Solis as Secretary of Labor is a victory for all working women and families,” said NOW President Kim Gandy. “As a champion of worker’s rights and equality for women, Hilda Solis will return confidence to this cabinet agency that has for too long ignored our nation’s labor force.”

Rihanna Assault Calls Attention to Violence Against Women

Released on February 10, 2009

The recent arrest of R&B star Chris Brown, who reportedly assaulted and threatened singer Rihanna, preventing her participation in the Grammys, has brought the ever-present issue of violence against women into the public spotlight once again.