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Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

Hearing on Examining the Importance of Paid Family Leave for American Working Families

Shabo Will Urge Congress to Pass a Paid Leave Plan that Covers All Family Caregiving and Personal Medical Needs and Does Not Require Leave-Takers to Lose Social Security Benefits

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

Well-tested, evidence-informed strategies should be used to address the nation’s abysmal maternal and infant health outcomes and transform the health care system into one that protects and promotes the health and well-being of mothers and babies. That is the key...

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

Gilbride is a strong advocate for enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws and ensuring equal opportunities Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 17, 2023 – “The National...

Analysis Reveals Dobbs Decision Harm to Latinas WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 3, 2023 – In advance of this week’s Latina’s Equal Pay Day, the National Partnership for Women & Families and the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice published a...

Un análisis revela que la decisión de Dobbs perjudica a las Latinas WASHINGTON, D.C. – 3 de octubre de 2023 – Antes del Día de la Igualdad Salarial de las Latinas de esta semana, la Asociación Nacional para Mujeres y Familias y el Instituto Nacional de...

The Trump Administration’s second term has signaled a focus on reducing health care costs and improving health outcomes through strengthening efforts to prevent chronic disease and advancing payment reform. However, the word ‘equity’ has become a political target with...

States With Abortion Bans Had an Even Higher Than Expected Infant Death Rate. Here’s Why. USA Today, February 13, 2025 The number of infants dying after states enact abortion bans is even higher than expected, a new study found. But there were stark differences,...

Where I grew up in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, access to reproductive health care – much like access to comprehensive care – has long been a challenge. Many rural women lack access to the full range of information and services they need to make the best...

Raising the Bar | This guidance document outlines recommendations health plans can use to raise the bar for maternal health equity and excellence as employers.

Raising the Bar | This guidance document outlines recommendations for ways health plans can raise the bar for maternal health equity and excellence as provider partners.

Raising the Bar | Birth doulas provide emotional support, comfort measures, information, and advocacy for achieving the birthing person's goals during labor and birth.

Rubio Paid Leave Plan is ‘Wrong for America.’ It Excludes Most Workers, Jeopardizes Essential Social Security Benefits

‘An Unfair, Undemocratic, Underhanded Attempt to Take Away the Paid Sick Days Workers Have Won and Need,’ Women’s Leader Says, Blasting Deceptively Named ‘Workflex’ Bill

House Hearing Underscored Harm that Deceptively Named ‘Workflex’ Bill Would Cause to Women, Workers, Families Across Country

Enormous Progress, Shocking Disparities on Paid Sick Days; New Data Underscore Need for Congress to Pass Healthy Families Act and Reject False Alternatives

Oral Testimony of Vicki Shabo, United States Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy

MEDIA ADVISORY: National Paid Leave Expert to Testify Before Senate Subcommittee on Best Way Forward on Paid Leave

Kavanaugh Nomination Creates ‘Profound Risk for the Country and a Moment of Truth for the Senate’

With U.S. Maternal Mortality Shockingly High, Leading Maternity Care Experts Offer Essential Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes for Women, Infants in New Report

Supreme Court Ruling in Janus Case a Blow to Working Women, But the Fight for Justice for All Workers Will Continue

‘Scary Moment for Our Country’ as Justice Kennedy Retires

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Karla Gilbride’s Confirmation as EEOC General Counsel Is A Win for Workers

State Abortion Bans Threaten 6.7 Million Latinas: Largest Group of Women of Color Impacted

Las prohibiciones estatales del aborto amenazan a 6.7 millones de Latinas: El grupo más grande de mujeres de color afectado

Patient Advocate Perspectives on Advancing Value-Based, Person-Centered Care

NEWS: States with abortion bans had an even higher than expected infant death rate. Here’s why.

Miles, Mountains, and Barriers: Reproductive Health Crisis in Appalachia

The Opportunity Health Plans Have to Advance Equity As Employers

Ensure Whole-Person Care to Achieve Maternal Health Equity

Increasing Access to High-Performing Maternity Services: Doula Support