The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice—in the courts, in public policy, and in our society.
Be Part of the Movement
At the National Women’s Law Center, we know progress happens when people come together to demand it. By raising your voice, sharing your story, or supporting our work, you help advance laws and policies that promote gender justice and equality. Every action – big or small – moves us closer to a future where everyone can thrive free from discrimination.
Leave a Comment Opposing Proposed Changes to Head Start
The Trump administration has proposed changes to the early childhood program Head Start that will put the learning, health, and safety of our youngest children at risk, and place the future of the entire program in jeopardy. Don’t let the Trump administration dismantle one of our nation’s most successful investments in children and families.
Tell the Senate: Anna St. John Must Not Be Elevated to the Fifth Circuit
If the Senate confirms Anna St. John, she will use the court to push her biased and discriminatory views to protect wealthy corporations over people and undermine the rights of vulnerable communities.
Tell Congress: Reverse Medicaid cuts NOW
It’s been more than year since Republicans in Congress made the largest cuts to Medicaid in its history with more proposed cuts looming. Congressional Republican leaders are making it harder for millions of people to get the health care they so desperately need.
Join One for All: Everyone Plays. No One Sits Out
We are calling on women, athletes, coaches, and supporters of girls and women’s sports at every level to take the One for All Pledge, a commitment to openly, strongly, and proudly stand for trans inclusion in sports.
Tell Congress: Vote NO on the SAVE Act
Access to voting is a critical civil right and the bedrock of our democracy. We must demand that the Senate stop this blatant attack on our voting rights.
Protect Veterans’ Access to Abortion Care
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) approved a new policy banning abortion care and counseling for veterans, unless the pregnant person is on the brink of death. In response, federal lawmakers introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to reinstate abortion access for veterans. Take action to protect veterans and their loved ones’ rights and bodily freedom across the country.
Tell Congress: No Funding for ICE or Border Patrol
Congress is rushing to give more money to ICE and Border Patrol, even as they continue to terrorize women, children, and families, including the killing of our community members.
Focus on Defending Democracy and Gender Justice!
Together, we can resist Trump and his fascist attacks in year two of his term. Sign our petition and commit to participating in our national actions and finding local ways to protect our communities from further erosion of our rights and freedoms.
Tell Congress: Remove Hegseth
Pete Hegseth is dangerous and unfit to lead the Department of Defense.
Tell Your Senators to Protect Health Care Coverage—Without Abortion Bans
Millions of people are on the verge of losing their health care as health care premiums skyrocket—a crisis some members of Congress are exploiting to push a backdoor nationwide abortion coverage ban.
Tell the Election Assistance Commission: REJECT Barriers to Voting
The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is taking public comments on a proposal that would force tens of millions of voters to show costly and hard-to-access documents like passports before registering to vote.
Tell Congress: Support the EACH Act
We need Congress to pass the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act to ensure abortion coverage for millions of people who get their health care through federal programs.
