Released on September 29, 2023 National NOW President Christian F. Nunes issued the following statement upon the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein of California: “Senator Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate. During her 30-year career, her work on the Violence Against Women Act, gay marriage, gun control, and a long list of
Released on August 25, 2023 “Historic, Earliest Endorsement for a Presidential Reelection Campaign” Washington, D.C.–NOW PAC, the member-supported political action committee of the National Organization for Women (NOW), announced today it is endorsing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for reelection in 2024. “President Biden and Vice President Harris fought for women’s equality and
Released on August 22, 2023 Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – In 1971, Congress designated August 26 as Women’s Equality Day to mark the date in 1920 when the 19th Amendment finally guaranteed women’s right to vote. This day marks a significant milestone in the women’s movement, but the name can be a little
Released on August 9, 2023 Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes On December 23, 1994, the United Nations General Assembly designated August 9 as the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People. It marks the date of the first meeting, in 1982, of the U.N. Working Group on Indigenous Populations. This year’s theme, Indigenous
Released on July 26, 2023 Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – A quarter, a nickel, and three pennies is the typical difference between the amount that Black women are paid for a full-time job versus their white, non-Hispanic male counterparts. And while that 33-cent difference may seem trivial, it costs Black women $1,891 per
Released on June 1, 2023 Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON – Every June since 1970, millions of Americans gather to observe Pride – a month of celebration, resistance, and action in support of our vibrant LGBTQIA+ communities. This year’s Pride is especially significant as this diverse population faces some of the worst
Released on March 31, 2023 Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON – 2023’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month theme is “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity,” which incorporates NOW core issues such as ending violence against women and racial justice. In 2001, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) launched their first Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign to better educate the public
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
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
Released on March 7, 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
