The National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) released a new report on the positive impact that comprehensive paid family and medical leave laws have on workers with chronic medical conditions.
National Partnership Announces First HBCU Internship in Partnership with Spelman College’s Social Justice Fellows Program
Feb 25, 2025
As the nation celebrates Black History month, today the National Partnership joined with Spelman College to announce the organization’s first Historically Black College Internship.
New Release Highlights “Red Flag” States for Women on Galentine’s Day
Feb 13, 2025
According to new research from the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF), paid family and medical leave has had a positive impact in 14 states, setting the standard for what a national policy could look like.
New Analysis: Paid Leave Policy in 14 States Sets a Strong National Standard
Feb 3, 2025
According to new research from the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF), paid family and medical leave has had a positive impact in 14 states, setting the standard for what a national policy could look like.
37 State Economies Harmed by Lack of Paid Leave, According to New Analysis
Feb 3, 2025
Our new study shows that the lack of paid leave in the following states is hurting their economy, making the state less competitive, and hurting personal finances in the long run.
National Partnership Condemns Targeted Attempts to Fire EEOC Commissioners
Jan 29, 2025
This week, the Trump Administration unlawfully attempted to fire two of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s sitting commissioners – Chair Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels. The dismissals are the latest example of blatant overreach beyond existing authority and gross misuse of power by the administration, all in an effort to disrupt vigorous enforcement of employment discrimination laws.
Trump Executive Order Paves the Way for Discrimination in Federal Contracting and Undermines Equal Opportunities for Women
Jan 22, 2025
“Elections have consequences and sadly we are seeing those in real time under this new Trump administration. The President’s rescinding of the landmark Executive Order 11246 makes clear the emptiness of his campaign promises to create opportunities for everyone, including women, communities of color, and all workers.”
National Partnership Condemns Day One Executive Orders by Donald Trump
Jan 21, 2025
National Partnership for Women & Families strongly condemns the recent executive orders issued by President Donald Trump attempting to undo important progress. These orders, some of dubious legality, represent a dangerous overreach of executive power and undermine the principles of freedom, democracy, and fairness upon which this nation was built.
National Partnership Mourns the Loss of Reproductive Rights Champion Cecile Richards
Jan 21, 2025
“Cecile Richards was a powerhouse – she was a dynamic, visionary leader who believed deeply in women’s rights and gender equity, and her loss is heartbreaking.”
Udochi Onwubiko Joins NPWF as Managing Director for Economic Justice Policy
Jan 9, 2025
Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families announced the addition of Udochi Onwubiko as the Managing Director for Economic Justice Policy.

