Deshaun Watson’s Return Signals NFL’s Indifference Towards Women’s Safety

Released on November 30, 2022

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Deshaun Watson was able to prey on more than 30 women throughout his career because he was empowered by the NFL, an organization founded on the toxic masculinity that perpetuates violence against women. And though the league has repeatedly claimed it was committed to combatting the Read more …

United Nations Human Rights Council Must Hold a Special Session to Address the “Femicide” in Iran

Released on November 15, 2022

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes  WASHINGTON, D.C.– The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) must hold a special session to address the ‘femicide’ crisis in Iran.  NOW is calling on UNHRC to investigate the crimes being committed against peaceful protestors and hold the perpetrators accountable. The violent crackdown against peaceful protestors is nothing Read more …

* * UPDATED * * A Narrowly Divided Congress Must Still Protect Women 

Released on November 15, 2022

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The narrow majority won by House Republicans was a historic rejection of a party that predicted a “Red Wave.”  Instead, Democrats made gains in the Senate, in state legislatures, and in statewide offices from governor to attorney general to secretary of state.  Americans sent Read more …