This Sunday marks the 50th Anniversary of the Roe v Wade decision. Like many of you, I will be marching with folks who firmly believe that abortion is a personal…
Category: Core Issues
NOW is a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women’s rights. Our priorities are winning economic equality and securing it with an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that will guarantee equal rights for women; championing abortion rights, reproductive freedom and other women’s health issues; opposing racism; fighting bigotry against the LGBTQIA community; and ending violence against women.
Sign on to ERA letter to Senator Schumer
Take Action! September 6, 2022 The House voted to pass H.J. Res 17 on March 17, 2021 with bipartisan support. The fate of the ERA now lies in the hands…
Press Release June 24, 2022
For immediate release June 24, 2022 Statement by Laura Welch, President of Illinois National Organization for Women Today is an incredibly sad day in America. Today, anyone who can get…
Final Action Needed: Call Reps to Repeal PNA NOW
‼️ACTION ALERT-WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 27‼️ THIS IS IT! HB 370, the Youth Health and Safety Act, repealing the PNA, is now in the House and can be called anytime. Call your…
Action Alert: Fill out a witness slip NOW
Action Alert WITNESS SLIPS NEEDED. The YOUTH HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (REPEAL PNA) bill is set for hearing TODAY at 3:30. The Youth Health and Safety Act (filed as Senate…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
To find out ways to do more to prevent domestic violence in your community please check out: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Forward Feminism: We Leave No One Behind
UPDATED Take action & REGISTER You do not want to miss author & activist Robin Marty and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly. We’re talking about Texas, Roe, repealing PNA here in…
Take Action At 2 March On For Voting Rights Events
ACTION ALERT – Be the Change! Protect Voting Rights and Our Democracy. Share widely. Join SEIU, Illinois NOW and our coalition partners for these 2 VIRTUAL events happening next week…
SAVE THE DATE: We Wear Many Hats Virtual Luncheon
SAVE THE DATE Rainbow PUSH is hosting an International Women’s Roundtable Zoom luncheon on August 3 at 12:00 Noon CT. Illinois NOW is a proud co-sponsor. This event will bring…
Take Action To Repeal the Parental Notice of Abortion Law
Illinois legislators must relieve unnecessary burdens for young people who seek access to safe, legal abortion care. We need to ensure that young people can access safe procedures – without…