Press Releases

Shut Off the Shutdown! Millions of Lives Will Be Harmed Every Day This Continues! NOW Calls on Congress to Fund the Government Immediately

Released on September 29, 2023

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes  Washington D.C. — National Organization of Women (NOW) National President Christian F. Nunes issued the following statement in response to the impending federal government shutdown: “Congress has failed in its most basic function. The extremists who control the House of Representatives have shut down the government–out of incompetence, Read more …

Safe, Legal Reproductive Health Care Protects Women

Released on September 28, 2023

Women deserve better. No one should force women to be pregnant against their will. Women deserve support – not judgment – in their reproductive health care decisions. ~ Christian F. Nunes, National NOW President

Looking Out for Our Youth During This Year’s Ally Week

Released on September 25, 2023

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes     WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ally Week is a youth-led campaign that rallies students and staff to be effective allies for LGBTQIA+ youth. Young people already face many hardships, whether it’s stress over impending student loans or the high levels of gun violence in this country. However, LGBTQIA+ youth experience Read more …

NOW Supports Hispanic Women of Today – and Tomorrow

Released on September 15, 2023

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – From politics and activism to the arts, sciences, and business, Latine and Hispanic women have left a lasting mark on American history. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the incredible role Latine and Hispanic women have played — and will continue to play Read more …