National Organization for Women
New York City
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New York Women's Equality Agenda
Join with us to pass a bold women's rights agenda in New York State NOW! Whether it's at work, in the doctor's office, or at home, all women deserve the freedom from discrimination. Learn More »
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NOW-NYC Salutes Our
Women of Power
Our Women of Power & Influence honorees are making headlines fighting for marriage equality, taking on powerful government posts, and leading our public discourse. Learn More »
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Watch Our Video:
NOW-NYC Making Change
Learn more about our work advocating for the women and girls of New York. Learn More »
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Our Annual Women of Power & Influence Awards
Join us at our annual celebration on June 19th, where we'll be honoring Kimberley Harris, Ellen J. Rosenthal, Joan Solotar, and Sandra Wilkin, along with a special tribute to Sarah Weddington who successfully argued Roe v. Wade before the Supreme... Read More »
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Under Pressure, Silver Pushes and Lopez Resigns
NOW-NYC members flooded Speaker Silver’s office with phone calls urging action to expel the groping Assemblyman Vito Lopez. In response to mounting pressure from the Speaker and his Assembly colleagues, Lopez has resigned. NOW-NYC will keep up... Read More »
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Mayoral Candidates Talk Women’s Rights
All Dems and Carrión Say They Are Feminists: Watch NOW! NOW-NYC's Mayoral Forum, hosted by Pace University, welcomed 600 women and men to learn how the candidates would make NYC a more equitable city. Candidates Bill de Blasio (D), Adolfo... Read More »
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Join NOW-NYC to Pass a Historic Women’s Equality Agenda
We'll be taking it to Albany again on June 4th. The 10-point Women's Equality Agenda is a bold package that will tackle workplace discrimination, pay equity, violence against women, and reproductive rights. Highlighting that women must be... Read More »
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Amazon.com Sells Out Women and Violence Survivors
Endorsed by the NRA, Zombie Industries is selling a shooting target on Amazon.com marketed to men. The barely clothed mannequin "bleeds" when hit by bullets. Originally called "The Ex", Zombie Industries was called out by outraged women and men and... Read More »
Latest News
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Human trafficking ring busted in NY
Federal investigators shut down a massive human trafficking and drug operation on Tuesday in Yonkers. Officials say 13 people were...... Read More »
Source: News 12 Westchester
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Vito's Resignation Misses the Point
Vito Lopez’ resignation caused an uproar because he said the resignation would not take effect for five weeks, and then he would...... Read More »
Source: NY Times
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Military Sexual Assault Crisis
The Pentagon released a survey estimating that 26,000 people in the armed forces were sexually assaulted last year, up from 19,000 in 2010,...... Read More »
Source: NY Times
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The Glass Ceiling in Private Equity
Women are slowly moving into senior leadership roles in private equity firms. A few are even breaking into the executive suite. A wide...... Read More »
Source: NY Times
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