The National Council of Women's Organizations (NCWO) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit umbrella organization of 240 groups, representing 12 million women across the country.
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We’re excited! You should be too! 

Just a little taste of what is coming up for New Faces, More Voices! We’re very excited. 

If you doubted the necessity of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, you won’t after reading any of the related fact sheets on the National Women’s Law Center’s website. 

“Heather Wiseman was a Wal-Mart sales floor associate. When she became pregnant, she began to suffer from urinary and bladder infections and started carrying a water bottle at work on her doctor’s advice to ensure she stayed hydrated. Because of a rule that only cashiers could have water bottles at work, she was terminated.” 

Excerpted from The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Making Room for Pregnancy on the Job

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Just in case anyone forgot how to say “women”….

Tell the Presidential Candidates: Talk to Women!

Did you know that 99% of American women who are sexually active have used birth control? That’s basically every single woman you know. Birth control is a personal decision, but some politicians want to restrict access and make that decision for you. Don’t let them. If you’re one of the 99%, share this photo and take a stand to protect access to birth control.

NCWO is proud to join the This is Personal Campaign.

Decisions about your birth control are personal. But some politicians want to put those decisions in the hands of your boss. Learn more and find out how you can take action at https://www.ThisIsPersonal.org.

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Grab your hats ladies, it’s time to get registered and head to the polls!

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How will you be celebrating Women’s Equality Day this Sunday? Check out our new infographic that gives you Four Easy Steps to merging your love of Women’s Equality Day with your interests in the upcoming 2012 Election.

This Is My Body. 

For an amazing pick-me-up, check out this video. Women standing up for their bodies and their rights. 

whoneedsfeminism:

“I need feminism because abortion would not be a moral issue if men could get pregnant [too].” Think about it.

whoneedsfeminism:

“I need feminism because abortion would not be a moral issue if men could get pregnant [too].” 

Think about it.