Press Releases

It is unacceptable that people continue to face discrimination simply because of the way they choose to style their hair.

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– It is no longer enough to just denounce antisemitism. As leaders in the equality movement, we must go further to support our Jewish colleagues, friends, and fellow citizens. The National Organization for Women (NOW) has always stood against hate in any form. This week NOW doubled down on our commitment to stop Read more …

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, we recognize Latina Women’s Equal Pay Day as an important reminder of the systemic economic disparities that women of color experience. Latinas, on average, make 54 cents to every $1 made by white non-Hispanic men – a gap that is actually increasing. This year’s Read more …

Statement of National NOW President Christian F. Nunes  WASHINGTON, D.C. — NOW is overjoyed by the news that Brittney Griner will finally return to the United States after months of imprisonment in Russia. Her trial was nothing but political theater staged by the Russian government, followed by her unjust, wrongful detention. While her release brings relief and joy to Read more …

Statement of National NOW President Christian F. Nunes The U.S. Senate finally passed legislation to provide federal protections for same-sex marriages. This will give clarity and peace of mind to millions of families by repealing the Defense of Marriage Act, which categorically disrespected their marriages.  For too long, LGBTQIA+ married families have lived without the Read more …