NOW President Christian F. Nunes urges DC City Council to stop ‘Cyberflashing’

Released on May 18, 2023

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes  WASHINGTON– As part of the National Organization for Women’s advocacy to protect women against stalking, sexual harassment and sexual assault, NOW National President Christian F. Nunes testified Wednesday in favor of a proposed District of Columbia policy that would empower women against “cyberflashing.” Cyberflashing occurs when unwanted Read more …

We Need Paid Family and Medical Leave Standards—NOW!

Released on May 16, 2023

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes   WASHINGTON–No one should have to choose between caring for their health, or the health of a loved one, and keeping a paycheck or job.  But nearly one in four Americans say they’ve lost a job or been threatened with job loss for taking time off work for Read more …

Over-the-Counter Contraception is a Necessity

Released on May 11, 2023

Statement By National NOW President Christian F.  Nunes  In a historic move, an FDA advisory committee of outside experts unanimously voted to approve nonprescriptive contraception for over-the-counter (OTC) use. Sixty-three years since the FDA first approved hormonal birth control medication, this no-prescription birth control pill can vastly expand reproductive justice for all women.  Nonprescription, over-the-counter Read more …

May is for Wellness

Released on May 8, 2023

Every woman deserves to feel empowered to re-claim her strength through mental and physical healing.

Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity for AANHPI Heritage Month

Released on May 3, 2023

This year’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month theme is “Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity,” a vital concept due to the challenges often faced by the AANHPI community, not just in day-to-day life, but also in the workplace.