NOW Supports International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Released on November 25, 2024

November 25 has been designated by the world community as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.  It is a day for governments, international groups, and membership organizations like NOW to come together to organize activities and events to spread awareness of this issue. Violence against women and girls is one of the Read more …

NOW Commemorates Native Women’s Equal Pay Day

Released on November 21, 2024

November 21, 2024 is Native Women’s Equal Pay Day, a stark reminder of the systemic disparities Native women still face in the workforce and in their everyday lives. On average, Native women are paid just 52 cents for all workers and 58 cents for full-time year-round workers for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. Read more …

NOW Commemorates Hunger & Homeless Youth Month

Released on November 11, 2024

November is the National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, which also includes National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (November 15-22.) These events acknowledge and raise awareness of the problems faced by youth, families and individuals at risk of and experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Children experiencing homelessness are sick four times more often than other children. Read more …