About the NOW Foundation
The National Organization for Women Foundation ("NOW Foundation") is a 501(c) (3) organization devoted to furthering women's
rights through education and litigation. The NOW Foundation is affiliated with the National Organization for Women, the largest women's rights organization in the United States, with a membership of over 500,000 contributing women and men in more than 550 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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NOW Foundation Work
Don't Be Deceived: Only a "Clean" CEDAW Should be Ratified
U.S. is one of very few countries -- and the only democracy -- that has not ratified CEDAW, the "women's treaty," since its adoption by the United Nations General Assembly in 1979. NOW supports ratification of CEDAW, but we are also very much aware of the 11 limitations that have been attached to the treaty by prior administrations and conservative senators -- limitations that would undermine key provisions. (08/09)
Continued Threats to Afghan Women Require Support in U.S. and Worldwide
Amidst deadly bombings, rocket attacks and threats of violence against voters, Afghanistan's national elections took place on Aug. 20. While hazardous conditions likely suppressed at least part of the women's vote, the good news is that two women ran for president, five sought the vice presidency, and some 300 women ran for election to provincial councils. Results of the election are expected to be announced this week. Women's presence is a hopeful sign that a stronger democracy can emerge from this war-torn country; but at the same time, there is plenty of evidence that women in general are not gaining ground. (08/09)
NOW Foundation files with FCC in opposition to National Association of Broadcasters' request for exemptions from ownership data reporting (PDF) (08/09)
 NOW Foundation Announces Love Your Body Poster Contest Winners
View the 2009 winning poster entries, send an e-card with the designs, and learn more about entering your own submission. (04/09)
Susan Boyle Uniquely Herself: No Extreme Makeover Necessary
Should overnight media sensation Susan Boyle be made over? Surrounded by images of glamorous celebrities and airbrushed models, most of us can't help but imagine reshaping her into a cookie cutter idea of femininity.
Love Your Body: Campus and Community Actions
Check out some new and fun ways to talk about body image and self-esteem, including action ideas of all shapes and sizes in our new Love Your Body action kit! (02/09)
NOW Foundation Celebrates Love Your Body Day on Oct. 15
For over a decade now the National Organization for Women Foundation's Love Your Body campaign has countered the unrealistic beauty standards, gender stereotypes and sometimes harmful images imposed by media and advertisers with a simple but powerful message to women and girls -- Love Your Body. (10/08)
Organizations and Websites That May Be Helpful for Protective Parents
From National NOW Family Law Advisory Ad Hoc Committee, a list of resources and other organizations that can help the crisis in family courts and domestic violence. (10/08)
What to Do When Domestic Violence is Present
A list of possible local resources for those who are suffering from domestic violence. (10/08)
National NOW Foundation Times Available Online
NOW's print publication is out to the presses. Don't get it in your mailbox? Check it out our feminist stories on our webpage! (09/08)
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