Released on November 1, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – To recognize the cultural contributions of the country’s approximately 2.5 million American Indian and Alaska Natives and others in the native communities, NOW celebrates National Native American Heritage Month. As intersectional feminists, we understand that when we honor the past, we can take steps toward a better future. When we deepen our Read more …
Released on October 9, 2023
Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – NOW is proud to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day that recognizes the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the United States. On this day, we reaffirm our commitment to justice, equality, and the rights of all marginalized communities. Indigenous communities have Read more …
Released on October 7, 2023
National NOW President Christian F. Nunes issued the following statement upon the attacks reported in Israel “A terrorist army has invaded the land of Israel, murdering innocent civilians and taking whole communities hostage. ‘We are at war,’ Prime Minister Netanyahu told his nation, and today, the whole world is holding its breath. While the day Read more …
Released on October 2, 2023
Special First Guest is Actor and Activist Alyssa Milano WASHINGTON, D.C. – Christian F. Nunes, National President of the National Organization for Women (NOW), announces the launch of a new podcast entitled, “Feminism NOW.” The new podcast will engage audiences with modern feminist issues, including constitutional equality, economic justice, and reproductive rights. Current news topics Read more …
Released on September 29, 2023
About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. It is the second most common cancer among women in the United States – just behind certain types of skin cancer.