Mississippi National Organization for Women

04/11/2023

Big News to share with you! NOW is hosting the Feminist State of the Union with special guest Hillary Clinton

Join Christian F. Nunes, President of NOW, and Hillary Clinton virtually on April 27, 2023, at 7PM EST for a special conversation about the current state of .

From catastrophic abortion bans to hundreds of new anti-LGBTQIA+ bills to attempts to ban basic discussions around menstruation, it’s clear that without real, tangible action, women face an increasingly dystopian future. It's vital that we – as feminists – consider the true state of our union and what we must do to change course.

Stay tuned here as we will be announcing more incredible guests soon.

RSVP at https://now.org/fsotu2023/

06/24/2022

We’ve been ready for this. We knew that with the new conservative majority on the Supreme Court, abortion rights were hanging by a thread. Today, that thread—that lifeline—has been cut.

The Supreme Court’s ruling endangers women and pregnant persons with low-incomes, women and pregnant persons of color, women and pregnant persons living in poverty, and women and pregnant persons from disenfranchised communities.

The following is a statement from National NOW President Christian F. Nunes.

More here: https://now.org/media-center/press-release/supreme-court-rules-to-overturn-roe-devastate-abortion-access/

06/02/2022

Calling all abortion freedom fighters! June 17th, Smith park at noon. I hope to see you there!

11/29/2021

On December 1, the Center for Reproductive Rights will be representing Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the last abortion clinic in Mississippi, challenging Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban in

09/25/2020

09/19/2020

NOW Mourns the Loss of Feminist Icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg Released on September 18, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – There aren’t sufficient words to describe the depth of sorrow women are feeling at the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We are shattered. We are broken. We feel that we...

09/18/2020

I have been appointed VP of the National Organization for Women. I’m looking forward to fighting for equality and inclusion in these very challenging times under the leadership of President Christian Nunes.

09/07/2020

This Labor Day, the U.S. is battling a pandemic that has resulted in the deaths of more than 187,000 U.S. residents and millions of lost jobs. The crisis has necessitated those deemed “essential workers” to continue to risk their lives every day, but the U.S. Senate has yet to pass the HEROES Ac...

08/27/2020

A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that schools cannot bar students from using the bathroom corresponding to their gender identity, handing a major victory to supporters of LGBTQ rights.

08/22/2020

Welcome Christian Nunes to your new role as President of the National Organization for Women.

04/23/2020

Historic Coalition of Women’s and Civil Rights Groups File Amicus Brief to Stop COVID-19 Order that Intends to Ban and Criminalize Abortion Statement by NOW Foundation, Feminist Majority Foundation and Legal Momentum 04.22.2020   Media Contacts: NOW Foundation: Kimberly Hayes, [email protected] Femin...