Released on August 22, 2023
Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – In 1971, Congress designated August 26 as Women’s Equality Day to mark the date in 1920 when the 19th Amendment finally guaranteed women’s right to vote. This day marks a significant milestone in the women’s movement, but the name can be a little misleading — Read more …
Released on August 18, 2023
Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes Washington, D.C. – In advance of the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, National Organization for Women (NOW) National President Christian F. Nunes’ issued the following statement: “We carry the dreams of our predecessors, for a shared vision of a country that leaves no room for Read more …
Released on August 17, 2023
Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C.– National Now President Christian F. Nunes issued the following statement in response to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decision that would restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The U.S. Supreme Court said earlier this year that the drug should remain available under current Read more …
Released on August 9, 2023
As we observe today’s International Day of Indigenous People, NOW members celebrate the vibrant cultures, languages, traditions, and accomplishments of Indigenous people in the U.S. and around the globe.
Released on July 27, 2023
Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – A quarter, a nickel, and three pennies is the typical difference between the amount that Black women are paid for a full-time job versus their white, non-Hispanic male counterparts. And while that 33-cent difference may seem trivial, it costs Black women $1,891 per month, $22,692 Read more …