Congress can play a pivotal role in addressing the maternal health crisis and supporting evidence-based models that improve the health of mothers and infants — particularly in communities that are suffering from deep structural inequities.
Sep 14, 2020 |
Congress can play a pivotal role in addressing the maternal health crisis and supporting evidence-based models that improve the health of mothers and infants — particularly in communities that are suffering from deep structural inequities.
"Fighting for Equality + Equity" (video, June 5, 2025)
Our mission is to improve the lives of women and families by achieving equality for all women.
Kamala Harris speaking at the National Partnership Annual Gala (Washington, DC, 2016)
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Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 20, 2026 – “Today, we stand alongside Virginia’s hardworking advocates, workers and families to celebrate another historic and important win in...
Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families Today, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requested White House approval of a proposed rule to stop requiring many employers, contractors, unions, schools and...
New report shows telework keeps women in the workforce, reduces hiring discrimination Link to report: https://nationalpartnership.org/report/who-works-from-home-remote-work-gender-equity-access-gap/ WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 30, 2026 – Today, the National...
The Trump Administration Isn’t Just Ignoring Violence Against Abortion Clinics – It Wants To Fund It. Ms., May 26, 2026 In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration may be about to start writing checks to fund violent anti-abortion extremists. The...
Three months ago, we gathered to mark the 33rd anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act – and to ask an honest question: is job protection enough? The answer, resoundingly, was no. Most recently we came together, for Mother's Day, with a sharper focus on one of...
The nearest abortion provider for people living in the Pacific Island territories is Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, which is a 14 to 44-hour flight from the Northern Mariana Islands, a 17 to 36-hour flight from Guam, and a five-hour flight from American Sāmoa. And flights alone...
ISSUE BRIEF | 42 states and the District of Columbia have expanded leave rights to workers in their states, joined by local and federal wins that increased leave rights.
FACT SHEETS | A state-by-state analysis that highlights the significant and growing need for a national paid family and medical leave law that covers workers in all 51 states.
FACT SHEET | A fact sheet on legislation that would establish a national paid family and medical leave insurance program: the Family And Medical Insurance Leave Act (FAMILY Act).
