Press Releases - National Organization for Women

New Coalition Urges Congress to Improve the Status of Immigrant Women

Released on March 5, 2007

The National Coalition on Immigrant Women’s Rights (NCIWR) will address members of Congress and their staff on the dire need to improve the lives of immigrant women living in the United States. NCIWR is a coalition of progressive, grassroots women’s organizations advocating for immigration reform legislation that ensures the rights of all immigrant women, and their families, living and working in U.S.

Harvard Expected To Name First Woman to Lead University

Released on February 9, 2007

“NOW is so pleased that Harvard will finally have a female president — and it has only taken them 371 years. Larry Summers, we couldn’t have done it without you,” said NOW President Kim Gandy.

Half a Million March on Washington, D.C. to Tell Congress: Stop George Bush’s War

Released on January 27, 2007

Today the National Organization for Women marched with more than 500,000 people in Washington, D.C. — calling for an end to the war in Iraq. NOW President Kim Gandy addressed the crowd on the National Mall.

NOW Marches to End War Based on Lies, Greed; NOW Joins UFPJ, MoveOn.org, Code Pink and Other Groups for Jan. 27 Rally and March

Released on January 26, 2007

“NOW is marching Saturday because our daughters and sons, sisters and brothers, friends and partners are dying in Iraq. We want our soldiers to return home, but not in flag-draped caskets,” said NOW President Kim Gandy. “Countless Iraqis are dying as well, all for a war based on lies and greed.”

Bottom Line: Low Minimum Wage Means Millions of Working Poor

Released on January 24, 2007

NOW has worked since 1966 for economic justice, especially equal pay and fair wages for women, many of whom must work multiple jobs to support their children and families. Our members have lobbied hard, and we celebrated when 315 members of the House of Representatives recently voted to increase the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour.