NEW YORK, NY – Lawmakers, advocates, and survivors gathered on the steps of New York City Hall on January 16th to raise awareness about the impending expiration of the lookback window under the Gender-Motivated Violence Act (“GMVA”). This critical law provides survivors of gender-motivated violence an opportunity to seek justice for offenses previously barred by the statute of limitations.

"I have decided not to be ashamed. I have done nothing wrong," Gisèle declared during her testimony. "They are the ones who should be ashamed."

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NOW-NYC celebrates the passage of Proposal 1 (Prop 1), New York’s Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which was approved by voters on November 5th, 2024. This historic decision guarantees protections against discrimination and enshrines the right to abortion and reproductive healthcare in the state constitution, sending a clear message that these rights must be protected for all New Yorkers.