Released on December 15, 2023
Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – On this Bill of Rights Day, I want to commemorate the fundamental principles that underpin our democracy. This day serves as a reminder of the freedoms and protections enshrined in our Constitution, and a call to action to ensure that these rights are accessible and Read more …
Released on December 12, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Christian F. Nunes, National Organization for Women (NOW) National President, issued the following statement in response to last night’s decision by the Texas Supreme Court to overturn a lower court’s ruling that would have allowed a pregnant woman to obtain an abortion as her fetus was diagnosed with a fatal condition: “Once Read more …
Released on December 10, 2023
Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – On this Human Rights Day, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Narges Mohammadi for being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023. Her relentless fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her unwavering commitment to human rights under the slogan Read more …
Released on December 3, 2023
Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United Nations declared December 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities to promote the rights and well-being of the more than one billion people — or roughly 15 percent of the world’s population — who live with some type of disability. Today, Read more …
Released on December 2, 2023
Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – NOW stands with the United Nations today on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery and demands justice for the millions robbed of their fundamental human rights – the majority of whom are women. Of the 40.3 million people living in modern slavery, women Read more …