Society has long failed survivors of sexual violence, especially Black women and girls who experience sexual violence at disproportionate rates.
Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Released on September 28, 2021
Press Releases
NOW Hails House Passage of Women’s Health Protection Act
Released on September 24, 2021
The passage of the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) would put the reproductive rights protected by Roe v. Wade into federal law.
TODAY: Women Build Better Townhall Featuring Keynote Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Released on September 22, 2021
We need to put women at the forefront of the conversation when it comes to infrastructure. Women, especially women of color, are the ones who have been most affected by the failures of our infrastructure systems. They’re also the ones who have the experiences and knowledge to come up with the solutions to fix it. Join NOW and special guests in a townhall event to discuss how #WomenBuildBetter.
Stop The Inhumane Treatment Of Immigrants At The Border
Released on September 21, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s not enough for Biden Administration officials to say they were outraged by the image of U.S. Border Patrol agents on horseback swinging long reins and confronting Haitian refugees with aggressive actions and profanity. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he was “horrified” by what he saw. Press Secretary Jen Psaki echoed his Read more …
9/22: Women Build Better – NOW to Host Townhall Examining Women’s Contributions to Infrastructure
Released on September 17, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Infrastructure supports how our society functions and enhances our standard of living. When we think of infrastructure, we often think about things like bridges, roads, and power grids. But infrastructure is much more than that. It’s access to public health services, paid family leave, and even affordable childcare. And it’s a feminist issue. We need to put women at the Read more …
