Press Releases

Closing the Gap for Equal Pay Day

Released on March 14, 2023

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes    WASHINGTON, D.C. – NOW is committed to commemorating Equal Pay Day and what it means for all women. While it’s a significant occasion, it also rekindles feelings of disbelief, anger, and frustration. It’s 2023 and – inexplicably and unjustifiably – it’s difficult to reckon with the fact that Read more …

NOW Hails Reintroduction of the Women’s Health Protection Act

Released on March 9, 2023

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes  WASHINGTON–In the eight months since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, one in three women have lost access to abortion care, and over 17 million can no longer access all the reproductive health care they need.  States are rushing to pass more bans and restrictions on Read more …

Equity as a Means of Achieving Equality

Released on March 8, 2023

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Every March, we celebrate both Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. We must use this month to honor, uplift, and amplify the stories of the women who were crucial to the movement and those who continue to break barriers. The theme of International Women’s Read more …

NOW Condemns Discriminatory, Hateful Tennessee Anti-Drag Bill

Released on March 3, 2023

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes  The list of states rushing to enact laws designed to subjugate and discriminate against people because of their gender identity, race, or now, choice of entertainment, is growing every week. According to the Human Rights Campaign, at least 340 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills have been introduced so far in Read more …