WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 22, 2024 – This term, two important cases are in front of the Supreme Court that could restrict abortion care nationwide, have devastating impacts on the health of women of color, and undermine the independence of federal...
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"Because Equality" (video, 2-19, 2019)
At the National Partnership, we're all about making life better for women and families.
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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NPWF Congratulates Board Member Nicole Berner on Confirmation to Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 19, 2024 – Today, Nicole Berner was confirmed to the Fourth Circuit Court of appeals by the U.S. Senate. Berner’s extensive accomplishments...
ICYMI: Maternal Health Crisis is Real and Especially Dangerous for Women of Color
National Partnership calls out recent effort to downplay U.S. maternal mortality crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 18, 2024 – In case you missed it, the National Partnership for Women & Families is pushing back on a study released last week claiming that...
NEWS: Despite state bans, abortions nationwide are up, driven by telehealth
Despite State Bans, Abortions Nationwide Are Up, Driven by Telehealth NPR, May 14, 2024 In the 18 months following the Supreme Court's decision that ended federal protection for abortion, the number of abortions in the U.S. has continued to grow, according to The...
First Over-The-Counter Oral Contraceptive Rolls Out With Help From WNBA
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese... and Opill! As the WNBA gets underway, there’s so much to be excited about. You probably already know how Caitlin and Angel – and so many other powerhouse players – are energizing the League, but did you know how the League is...
New Bill Mental Health and MAMA Aims to Break Barriers and Advance Maternal Health
While there is increasing awareness of health disparities that can affect pregnant people in the U.S., a crucial aspect of maternal health that should be talked about more is mental health. May is Maternal Mental Health Month, so we aim to do just that. Maternal...
Key Terms & Resource Directory for Equity-Centered Payment Reform
This resource explains key terms and concepts for equity-centered payment reform and identifies key publications to support advocates.
Leveraging Value-Based Payment to Advance Health Equity
CASE STUDY | We need to change how (and for what) providers are paid, in order to support and incentivize equitable, high-quality primary care. The new Making Care Primary (MCP) model recently released by the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) is a significant step forward.
Black Women’s Maternal Health: A Multifaceted Approach to Addressing Persistent and Dire Health Disparities
REPORT | The reproductive health of Black women has long been compromised by interpersonal, institutional, and structural racism. In addition to contending with social and economic drivers of poor health that undermine Black Americans, they have experienced...
