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WASHINGTON, D.C. – To recognize the cultural contributions of the country’s approximately 2.5 million American Indian and Alaska Natives and others in the native communities, NOW celebrates National Native American Heritage Month.  As intersectional fe Read more …

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes   WASHINGTON, D.C. – NOW is proud to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day that recognizes the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the United States.  On this day, we reaff Read more …

About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. It is the second most common cancer among women in the United States – just behind certain types of skin cancer.

Women deserve better. No one should force women to be pregnant against their will. Women deserve support – not judgment – in their reproductive health care decisions. ~ Christian F. Nunes, National NOW President

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes     WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ally Week is a youth-led campaign that rallies students and staff to be effective allies for LGBTQIA+ youth. Young people already face many hardships, whether it’s stress over impendi Read more …

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. – From politics and activism to the arts, sciences, and business, Latine and Hispanic women have left a lasting mark on American history. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we recogni Read more …

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 Read more …

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes  Washington, D.C. – In  advance of the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, National Organization for Women (NOW) National President Christian F. Nunes’ issued the following statement:   “W Read more …

As we observe today’s International Day of Indigenous People, NOW members celebrate the vibrant cultures, languages, traditions, and accomplishments of Indigenous people in the U.S. and around the globe.

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. An Read more …