President Biden declares the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the US Constitution: Here’s what it could mean for women and girls
January 18, 2025
President Biden’s decisive action on January 17th declaring the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th Amendment to t...
We Welcome President Biden’s Declaration that the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution is the Law of the Land
January 17, 2025
Today marks a historic milestone for gender equality, bringing justice for all women and girls in the United States of Americ...
When State Laws Fall Short, a Constitutional Amendment Could Secure Women’s Rights
January 15, 2025
By Anastasia Law, Program Officer North America Amid the election of a US President whose rhetoric and policies reject the fu...
Shining a Light on US National Human Trafficking Awareness Day 2025: The Fight Against Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
January 10, 2025
What is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and Why Does It Matter? January 11 marks National Human Trafficking Awarenes...
Equality Now’s Open Letter to President Biden: Enshrine the Equal Rights Amendment and End Sex Discrimination
January 9, 2025
At Equality Now, we recognize that good laws are crucial to protecting women, girls, and other marginalized genders and ensur...
Africa Gender Equality Moot Court Competition 2024
December 19, 2024
Equality Now, in collaboration with the SOAWR Coalition and Kenyatta University School of Law, hosted the 3rd edition of the ...
US Archivist’s Refusal to Publish the Equal Rights Amendment Contradicts Legal Authority and Public Will
December 18, 2024
On December 17, 2024, the Archivist of the United States, Dr. Colleen Shogan, and Deputy Archivist, William J. Bosanko, issue...
Strengthening Civil Society Networks and Commitments to the LAC Regional Gender Agenda 30 Years after the Belém do Pará Convention and the Beijing Declaration
December 17, 2024
Leer en español During the first week of December, we participated in the 66th Executive Committee of the Regional Conferenc...
Gender Equality in 2024: Reasons to celebrate
December 16, 2024
In a world that often feels overshadowed by conflict, division, and setbacks for women and girls, there are still reasons to ...
Equality Now Statement: Celebrating Historic Milestones for Women’s Leadership in Africa
December 13, 2024
Equality Now warmly congratulates Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her historic election as Namibia’s first woman President and Na...
Washington D.C. Has a Key Opportunity to End Female Genital Mutilation, Protecting Thousands
December 13, 2024
By Anastasia Law, Program Officer for North America, Equality Now Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a serious violation of t...
Sexual Violence: Not just a Woman’s issue
December 10, 2024
Sexual violence impacts millions of people around the world every day. It can take the form of rape, sexual abuse, molestatio...