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Past Events Our 30th Annual Susan B. Anthony Awards
Friday, February 19th at 6:00 pm, The Tibet House, 22 W. 15th Street
Every year, NOW-NYC is proud to honor grassroots activists who are working to make change and improve the lives of women and girls. View this year's honorees and join our celebration! Learn more & RSVP
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Members: Save the Date! NOW-NYC ElectionThursday, January 21, 2010, Vote anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.
Candidate speeches at 6:00 p.m.
Members, please join us to vote for NOW-NYC's new leadership, and do some feminist networking. Learn all about our Chapter, meet the candidates, or re-connect with your NOW-NYC friends. Find out how you can get involved! Refreshments served.
................................................................................................................................. Get Your Photoshop Off My Body!
NOW-NYC Protests Ralph Lauren's Unrealistic Beauty Standards WEATHER UPDATE: Protest is still on! Put on your snow boots and join us!
Sunday, December 20th from 1 pm - 2pm @ 72nd & Madison Avenue at Ralph Lauren
Have you seen the latest string of ads Ralph Lauren is churning out?
Ralph Lauren's latest ads depict photo-shopped models that even Barbie couldn't compete with. Apparently, one of the biggest labels in fashion thinks that women's heads should be wider than their waists. Join us to demonstrate that women and girls are proud to take up space--and we will take up space this Sunday in front of Ralph Lauren's flagship store with your help! • Demand that Ralph Lauren stop issuing ads that depict women as sick and waif-like.
• Call for new industry-wide standards: Real women demand real images!
• Force new regulations that photo-shopped and airbrushed images contain disclaimers.
Join our sign-making party tomorrow night-Thursday, December 16th-5:30-6:30 pm at the NOW-NYC office,
150 W. 28th St., Suite 304, NYC 10001, Please RSVP 212.627.9895
Check out NOW-NYC's Sex & Body Buzz for more lead stories on images of women in the media and advertising.
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................................................................................................................................. The Service Fund of NOW-NYC's Annual Gift Drive for GirlsWe are collecting holiday gifts for local, at-risk girls. Please drop off your donation at our office, by
Monday, Dec. 21st!
We need your help to make the holiday season a little brighter for girls and young women (ages 12-17) facing violence in their lives--many living in local shelters or transitional housing. Download and Post Flyer
Donations we're collecting include:
. new hair clips,
. hand soaps, lotions or hair gels,
. costume jewelry,
. journals/notecards/books
. craft kits or small games,
. scarves, hats, gloves, fuzzy socks. Please limit your donations to listed items or similar. We are only accepting brand new items. Drop-off hours are from 10 am-5pm Monday-Thursday, please call ahead (212.627.9895) to confirm. Thank you for your generosity!
Get Your Photoshop Off My Body!
Protest Ralph Lauren's Unrealistic Beauty Standards
WEATHER UPDATE: Protest Is On! Sunday, December 20th from 1 pm - 2pm @
72nd & Madison Avenue at Ralph Lauren
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Rally to save our legal right to access abortion:Join NOW activists in D.C. on Dec. 2 for our National Lobby Day and Rally. Activists from across the country will be convening in D.C. to ensure that our legal abortion rights are not taken away!
Rally Here in NYC: Friday, Dec. 4, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
NOW-NYC and NOW activists from across New York State will rally for comprehensive reproductive health care in front of Senator Chuck Schumer's office: 757 Third Avenue (at 48th St). Please join us! We need you there to show our strength, and ask that our Senators support full reproductive health care access.
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................................................................................................................................... Suddenly Single: Rebuilding Your Financial Life Monday, November 9th @ 7 pm follows our Legal Clinic @ 6 pm
Suddenly single? Get the guidance you need to take control of your finances and your life! Financial expert, Stacy Francis, covers the ins and outs for women going through or considering divorce. Get a handle on your cash flow, budget and bills. Develop the tools and steps for financial independence and get the most out of your investments. Learn how to empower yourself to make smart financial decisions. Stacy Francis is a financial planner (CFP and CDFA), media expert, speaker and founder of both Francis Financial, Inc., an independent, fee-only firm, and Savvy Ladies, a 20,000-plus non-profit educational organization. A faculty member of NYU, Stacy has appeared in over 150 media outlets including CNN, The Today Show, Forbes, Glamour, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today.
................................................................................................................................... Love Your Body Day 2009Wednesday, October 28th, 7pm
Mara Altman, reads from her new book Thanks for Coming-One Young Woman's Quest for an Orgasm, and Judith Steinhart, sexpert and creator of Hey Jud, answers your questions at this celebration of healthy body, mind, sex and soul. Food, wine & spirits, film, and free giveaways!
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Exposing Human Trafficking: Screening of Fatal Promises & DiscussionSaturday, September 19th, 7pm
NOW-NYC President Sonia Ossorio will lead a discussion on human trafficking after this Saturday's 7 pm showing of Fatal Promises, a controversial new documentary that takes an in-depth and refreshingly honest look into the scourge of human trafficking. Through personal stories of victims of trafficking and interviews with politicians, non-governmental organizations and prominent spokespeople like Emma Thompson and Gloria Steinem, Fatal Promises cleverly juxtaposes the brutal realities of human trafficking suffered by victims and battled by activists, with the hollow rhetoric of politicians and pundits who claim to be making significant strides in combating this horrific crime against humanity. For more information on the film visit fatalpromises.com
Venue: Cinema Village (22 E. 12th Street)
For tickets and more showtimes please visit Cinema Village
................................................................................................................................... Pressuring Corporate Giants for Equality:
NOW-NYC Hosts Martha Burk
Thursday, September 17, 6:30 pm
Martha Burk, Director of the Corporate Responsibility Project at the National Council of Women's Organizations, author of Cult of Power-Sex Discrimination in Corporate America, and Money Editor for Ms. Magazine talks about taking on the giants. As the largest employers in the U.S., corporations need to be held accountable for treating their employees fairly. Though women have made many cracks in it, the glass ceiling is still in place and women face a host of obstacles in climbing the corporate ladder- including care-giving and pregnancy discrimination, harassment, and pay inequity. Corporations have the opportunity to set a new agenda and impact millions of workers by instituting policies that forcefully combat discrimination and help advance women in the workplace. Held at the NOW-NYC office: 150 W. 28th St., Suite 304 @ 7th Avenue, NYC.
Please RSVP today at 212.627.9895 or contact@nownyc.org.
................................................................................................................................... Crimes Against Women & the Race for Manhattan DA
September 3rd, 2009, 6:30-8:30 PM
The polls are close and every vote will count. Only 12 days before the Democratic primary that will determine the next Manhattan DA, NOW-NYC hosts a forum to find out how each candidate plans to ensure justice for NYC women and girls. The DA sets the agenda for how crimes against women are addressed and how women survivors of crime are treated. Sexual assault, human trafficking, and domestic violence affect thousands of women in our city. How will the next DA make NYC a safer place for women and girls and ensure crimes against women are a top priority? Join candidates Cyrus Vance, Leslie Crocker Snyder, and Richard Aborn to get the answers. Download flyer Co-sponsored by Downstate Coalition for Crime Victims, New York City League of Women Voters, Center for the Women of New York, New York State Anti-Trafficking Coalition, NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault. Co-hosted by Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Location: Jacob Burns Moot Court Room
55 Fifth Avenue at 12th Street, NYC. Subway: L,N,Q,R,W,4,5,6,F,L,V to 14th St.
Please RSVP to Reserve Your Seat Today!
Suggested donation $15
Reserve online (via $15 donation) OR Call 212.627.9895 | E-mail contact@nownyc.org
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Mayoral Candidates Answer to Women: NOW-NYC Forum
Monday, July 27, 6-8 pm
How will the next mayor address the issues that face New York City women and girls? Join the candidates for mayor to discuss their plans to: fight sexual and domestic violence, help women secure equality in the workplace, protect reproductive health, ensure affordable housing and healthcare, improve education and child care access, and advance LGBT rights. Join Comptroller William Thompson and City Council Member Tony Avella in a discussion with NOW-NYC President Sonia Ossorio, and be sure to make an informed choice in the voting booth this fall. Download Flyer
Co-hosted by Pace University.
Co-sponsored by American Association of University Women, Center for the Women of New York,
New York State Anti-Trafficking Coalition, New York Women's Agenda,
NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault, and Women's City Club.
Location: Pace University, 3 Spruce St., NYC, enter @ Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts.
Please RSVP to Reserve Your Seat Today! This event is free and open to the public and the media, but you can support NOW-NYC programs by giving a $15 donation to attend.
Reserve online (via donation only) OR Call 212.627.9895 | E-mail contact@nownyc.org
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Annual Pride Parade: March With NOW-NYC! |
Sunday, June 28th, 11 am | Meeting place to be announced
Get off the sidelines and into the action! On Sunday, June 28th, the NOW-NYC Queer Advocacy Project will be leading NOW-NYC's participation in the 2009 Heritage of Pride Parade. With over a million people in attendance, this is the largest march for equality and celebration of diversity of the year. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall riots, so make your own history by marching in solidarity with us. See photos
Call 212.627.9895 or email contact@nownyc.org to sign-up. Download Registration Form Get a NOW-NYC T-Shirt to wear in the march! We're asking for a contribution to cover the cost of shirt, or if you become a member at the $45 level, we'll include a free t-shirt! Donate Online |
................................................................................................................................... Women of Power and Influence Awards Tuesday, June 16th, 6:00 pm
Join us in honoring outstanding women who are both leaders in their firelds and passionate about advancing women's rights. This year's distinguished awardees represent the fields of business, medicine, law, and art. Held at the Grand Hyatt at Grand Central. More information. ................................................................................................................................... Taking Back Public Transit: Ending Violence On BoardMonday, June 8th, 7:00 pm, Brecht Forum, 451 West St. (btwn. Bank & Bethune)
You shouldn't have to compromise your safety and well-being to simply get across town. Unfortunately, many New Yorkers do. Harassment-and even violent attacks-are happening on subways and at station platforms across the five boroughs. That's why NOW-NYC and New Yorkers for Safe Transit are bringing people together to put a stop to the violence. Join advocates and experts for a frank discussion about how to address violence and harassment, the issues riders are facing, and how to make effective change. All are welcome to share their own experiences and expertise that we can transform into action.
Speakers include Cate Contino, Straphangers Campaign; Emily May, HollaBack NYC; Veronica Tirado, Girls for Gender Equity; Mya Vasquez, TransJustice at the Audre Lorde Project; and moderator Doyin Ola, RightRides for Women's Safety. Please RSVP to newyorkersforsafetransit@gmail.com or call 718.522.0822
Event is free, but donations of $10 per person are appreciated. ................................................................................................................................... Honoring Dr. George TillerVigil to Remember Dr. George Tiller
Monday, June 1st, 6 pm | Union Square
The National Organization for Women-New York City is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Dr. George Tiller, an instrumental abortion provider who was shot to death in Kansas on Sunday.
Dr. Tiller was a champion for women's health, and he was tireless in his work, even in the face of continuous threats, intimidation, and outright violence over more than three decades.
NOW-NYC Statement | National NOW's Statement ................................................................................................................................... Women, Power & Pay - Thursday, May 21st NOW-NYC Office | 6:30 pm Membership Meeting
Learn more about the important work NOW-NYC is doing to advance women and girls and how you can get involved. All members should join us for a vote to fill two open board positions. Learn more about the vote.
7:00 pm - Women, Power & Pay Program Starts
Forget about 9 to 5. If women worked the equivalent of what their work is valued, they’d be walking out at 3:15! What will it take for women to gain the same earning power as men? Women-dominated fields pay far less—and as we saw with Lilly Ledbetter—pay discrimination persists. With the economy in bad shape, it’s even more critical to slam the door shut on the “wage gap” once and for all. Learn about New York City’s anti-discrimination laws, the changing landscape of the workplace, and what we’re doing to secure fair pay and better workplace policies for women and families. Join NOW-NYC President Sonia Ossorio, New York Women’s Agenda Vice President Beverly Neufeld, A Better Balance's Equal Justice Works Fellow and Project Attorney Phoebe Taubman, and NYC Human Rights Deputy Commissioner Cliff Mulqueen in confronting the issue head-on, and learn what you can do to expand women’s power and pay.
$15 suggested donation for non-members | RSVP online via donation | RSVP by calling 212.627.9895 or emailing contact@nownyc.org ................................................................................................................................... "Ask A Cop" Action Thursday, April 23rd, 6:00 p.m.
NOW-NYC and its Trafficking Action Network are not standing on the sidelines while thousands of young girls and women are forced into sexual slavery. Help NOW-NYC convince the NYPD that there is a dire need for more comprehensive and effective training of its police force on trafficking issues. Police Officers are on the front line: they can identify and rescue victims, and arrest perpetrators. NOW-NYC is taking it to the streets and collecting information from actual police officers about what they know about human trafficking. Join us for a short training session, then pair up and hit the streets! Call 212-627-9895 or email contact@nownyc.org to RSVP. Meet at the NOW-NYC office. ................................................................................................................................... Working Your Career in a Downsizing World: An Eight Point Survival Guide March 19, 2009 - 6:30 pm | NOW-NYC Office
If a foggy work future has you concerned, take control of the things you can! Executive career coach Dr. Mary Anne Walsh will present strategies to help you build up your "career insurance" and puruse new opportunities even in a tough economic climate. Learn how to differentiate yourself in the marketplace, develop a new mindset towards a new workplace, and leverage your skills for a comptetitive edge. $15 suggested donation. Participants must RSVP 212.627.9895 or reserve your seat via an online donation. View Event Flyer. ................................................................................................................................... NOW-NYU Presents: An Interactive Evening with Author and Activist Irshad Manji February 20, 2009 - 5:30 pm | Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service, NYU 295 Lafayette St, Rice Conference Room
Join us to watch a special screening of Irshad's Emmy-nominated PBS film, "Faith Without Fear," which chronicles her journey to reconcile Islam with human rights. The film raises questions about freedom, rights, responsibilities and above all, courage. Irshad will then open up a discussion with all of us. Bring your voices with you. Please RSVP by calling 212.627.9895. ................................................................................................................................... The 29th Annual Susan B. Anthony Awards Save the Date: February 19, 2009 - 6 pm | National Arts Club - 15 Gramercy Park South
Join us as we honor grassroots activists dedicated to improving the lives of women in New York City. Reception to follow event. Please RSVP 212.627.9895 | www.nownyc.org | Learn more. ................................................................................................................................... Raising Our Voices for Choice: A Roe Tribute & Call to Action Thursday, January 22nd, 6:30 pm, City Hall
Even with a pro-choice President moving into the White House, women’s reproductive freedom remains under threat. Get the facts New York's Reproductive Health Act and clinic access, hear about "hotspots" for anti-choice activities across the country, and get Obama his repro rights to-do list.
Featuring Eleanor Bader, pro-choice activist and writer; Latifa Lyles, National NOW Officer; Galen Sherwin, NYCLU Reproductive Rights Project Director; and others! Learn what steps you can take to protect choice and then raise your voice for choice in a post-discussion networking and post-card-writing session. Download Event Flyer | RSVP online with a donation or call 212.627.9895 or email contact@nownyc.org Co-sponsored by: Brooklyn-Queens NOW | New York Civil Liberties Union ................................................................................................................................... The New (or Old) Expectations for Women A new consciousness raising discussion group.
Thurs., Jan. 8th, 7pm
Third Discussion "In the Family" - Has anything changed when it comes too personal relationships?Were our mothers good role models or poor ones? Did they strengthen or undermine you? Were these different from the expectations we had of our fathers?
No matter how you voted, the 2008 election exposed the degree to which the media and our culture are still steeped in sexism. Why do these biases still persist among men -- and some women? Despite the success of Sex in the City, which suggests a hunger for more female bonding, do women give other women less leeway in politics, on the job, in friendships? Or are new patterns developing? Let's share our observations and thoughts. Learn more ................................................................................................................................... Membership Meet & Greet - Holiday Gift Drive Thursday, December 18th, 6 pm - 7 pm
Join with NOW-NYC staff, board members, and volunteers to learn what you can do to advance women in New York City. Stay after to help us organize holiday gift bags for girls-in-need. Learn more about our gift drive. ................................................................................................................................... After the Election: Women & Equality Thursday, November 20th, 6:30 pm
Advocates for women’s equality are re-tooling and setting a fresh agenda for advancing women’s rights in a post-Bush world. Here in NY, we have a new democratic majority in our state senate to work with too. Join National NOW President Kim Gandy and NOW-NYC President Sonia Ossorio for a discussion on what’s next for women and equality. Flyer ................................................................................................................................... NOW-NYC Service Fund Presents
Women, Divorce & Money: Get the Facts Wednesday, November 19th, 7:00 pm
Suddenly single? Get the guidance you need to take control of your finances and your life! Financial expert, Stacy Francis, covers the ins and outs for women going through or considering divorce. Refreshments and "meet & greet" with other women who share your situation to follow clinic. See Flyer for more information. ................................................................................................................................... The New (or Old) Expectations for Women A new consciousness raising discussion group.
First Discussion: Thurs., Nov. 6th, 7 pm
No matter how you voted, this election exposed the degree to which the media and our culture are still steeped in sexism. Why do these biases still persist among men -- and some women? Despite the success of Sex in the City, which suggests a hunger for more female bonding, do women give other women less leeway in politics, on the job, in friendships? Or are new patterns developing? Let's share our observations and thoughts. Learn more ................................................................................................................................... Love Your Body Day!  Tuesday, October 21st, 6-9 pm | TAJ II
NOW-NYC's First Annual Love Your Body Day Fundraiser Event
Get Your Tickets Today | Flyer
................................................................................................................................... Tell HBO: Stop Programming that Encourages Sexual Exploitation!  Tuesday, September 23rd, 12:30-2:00 PM Meet at HBO Corporate Offices, 1100 Sixth Avenue, between 42nd and 43rd Street
HBO is normalizing the demand for prostitution, which fuels human trafficking and promotes a view of women as object. Their reality TV show, Cathouse,distorts the reality of the sex industry by transforming pimps into businessmen, and presenting the buying and selling of women as harmless. Join NOW-NYC, CATW and other members of the New York State Anti-Trafficking Coalition to help spread the truth about prostitution and sex trafficking, and how HBO is profiting from promoting the world's oldest form of oppression.
................................................................................................................................... NOW-NYC Members: Join with California NOW Chapter in Protest- Alec Baldwin’s PAS Book Will Hurt Battered Women!  Tuesday, September 23rd, 7:30 pm Come protest Alec Baldwin’s “Life After Divorce” at his book signing Barnes & Noble Bookstore at Lincoln Triangle, 1972 Broadway at the northeast corner of Broadway and 66th St. Baldwin’s book promotes the parental alienation syndrome which can hurt battered women by forcing them to lose custody rights to their children based on false claims of neglecting their children.
................................................................................................................................... Not My Reality: How Reality TV Distorts Women Program and MNN Broadcast
Thursday, September 18th, 12:00-2:00 pm
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Bachelors with former restraining orders, plastic surgery competitions and women as stupid, shallow, or "slutty" gold-diggers. Such is life in reality TV, where advertisers and producers manufacture biased caricatures of women and people of color for millions of viewers. Reality TV edits life to reinforce some of our culture's most regressive stereotypes. How are these negative portrayals of gender and race seeping into everyday life and what is the impact for women and people of color? It's time for a reality check. Join Featured Panelists Sonia Ossorio, President, NOW-NYC and Jennifer L. Pozner, Executive Director, Women in Media & News with Moderator Patricia Jerido, Executive Director, GoLeft, and get the truth on women, the media, and reality TV. Sponsored by NOW-NYC and Women In Media & News and Produced by Manhattan Neighborhood Network. $15 donation for non-members. ...................................................................................................................................
Women and Money – Let's Talk Wednesday, July 16th, 6:30 p.m.
Prices are up, stocks are down, but women still have the power to take control of their finances and their lives. The National Organization for Women-NYC hosts Diane MacPhee, business coach and certified financial planner, to tell you how. Uncover what you really think about your money, learn to evaluate your saving and spending habits, find out what goals you should set for yourself, and get sound advice in an unstable market. Join NOW-NYC for a discussion to get empowered and get real about your money. ................................................................................................................................... NOW-NYC Presents Our Annual
Women of Power & Influence Awards  Tuesday, June 24th, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Grand Hyatt at Grand Central
Join us for our 20th Anniversary Celebration of honoring top women. We'll come together to applaud women's outstanding accomplishments in the fields of business, finance, law, journalism, athletics, and activism! This year we will be honoring Subha Barry, Sheila Birnbaum, Anucha Browne Sanders, Marlene Sanders, and Audrey StraussView Invitation View Sponsorship Form
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Join NOW-NYC at LGBT Pride Day March
 Sunday, June 29th, meeting at 11:30 am.
Come march with our team from NOW-NYC's Queer Advocacy Project, and join in us our celebration of LGBT pride. Every year, the march attracts tens of thousands of participants and spectators and is one of the largest celebrations of gay pride in the country. We will meet at 11:30 am on 56th Street, between Madison and 5th Avenues.
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Pride March Prep Party Saturday, June 28th, 3:30 pm.
Come join us at our NOW-NYC office for a pride preparation party. We'll be making banners, signs, and pamphlets for the march. There will be refreshments, music, and great company. ................................................................................................................................... Fan of the Performing Arts? Go to the Feminist Musical
“What Time of Night It Is”! Showing for One Night Only: Sunday June 8 at 8 P.M.! What Time of Night It Is”, a musical by Marjorie DeFazio and Patricia Horan, highlights important issues that women have grappled with in past and present society. NOW first commissioned this play in 1973, and the musical is coming back to the stage 35 years later. The event will take at Roy Arias Studios & Theatres on 300 West 43rd Street (just off 8th Ave-South Side) on the 5th floor. The doors will open at 7:00 PM and the performance will go from 8:00 p.m.-9:15 p.m. without an intermission. You can also enjoy coffee, tea and refreshments after the performance from 9:15-10:00 p.m. Tickets are $55.00 and you can pay cash or check at door. For more information call Grace Welch at 631-234-4747 or email her at grace@welch.com! ................................................................................................................................... Mean Streets: NY Teens Caught in the Sex Trade  Wednesday, May 28th, 6:30 pm*
Advertised in places like craigslist, sex with children is a thriving part of the NYC sex trade. Every year, kids as young as 12 are sexually exploited by pimps and johns, and they face a system ill-equipped to provide the services needed to help them reclaim their young lives. Join us for a documentary film screening and community forum on changing laws, policies, and attitudes about teen sexual exploitation.
The documentary, Sex Workers or Victims? is part of Oxygen's original series Who Cares About Girls? (for more info go to http://www.oxygen.com/icare/) Speakers on the panel include Patti Binder, Deputy Director, Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS), Lori B. Iskowitz, Senior Trial Counsel, Assistant Deputy Borough Chief in the Family Court Division of the NYC Law Department, Katherine Mullen, Attorney, Legal Aid Society, Juvenile Rights Division and one of the advocates featured in the film, Jo Rees, Deputy Executive Director, Friends of Island Academy, and the film’s producer Lise Zumwalt. The discussion will be moderated by NOW-NYC President, Sonia Ossorio.
LGBT Center | 208 W. 13th St. @ 7th Ave. | Call to RSVP 212.627.9895 | $10 suggested donation
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*due to space needs, our May membership meeting and program has been moved from its regularly scheduled time ................................................................................................................................... The Girlfriend's Guide To Marriage April 17th, 2008, 6:30 pm
Don't just plan your wedding, plan your marriage. Join NOW-NYC for The Girlfriend's Guide to Marriage, and learn the top 10 things you should know before getting married. Speak with our relationship and legal experts, and tackle questions on every bride's mind. His name or yours? Is it better to combine banking accounts or keep them separate? The first year of marriage can be the most difficulty, but we can help you make a smooth transition. Featuring attorney, Sherri Donovan, matrimonial and family law expert. Event will be held at NOW-NYC office | 150 West 28th Street (btw. 6th & 7th) | RSVP (212) 627-9895 | $7 donation for non-members. Event Flyer ...................................................................................................................................
Hey HBO: Pimping Women Has Got to Go!
 HBO has been normalizing the demand for prostitution which fuels human trafficking. The most recent example is "Cathouse" which distorts the reality of the sex industry by transforming pimps into businessmen, and presenting the buying and selling of women as harmless and normal. Please join CATW, NOW-NYC, ECPACT, and others to help spread the truth about prosititution and sex trafficking, and how HBO is profiting and promoting the world's oldest form of oppression. Please call 212.627.9895 if you have any questions.
Thursday, April 24, 2008 | 12:30-2:30pm | HBO Corporate Offices | 1100 Sixth Avenue, between 42nd and 43rd Street
................................................................................................................................... Writers Rising: Women Authors Talk Feminism & Activism March 20th, 2008, 6:30 pm
NOW-NYC hosts an exciting group of women writers to discuss their unique contributions of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction work and the ways in which it inspires, mobilizes, and sparks debate on feminist issues. Featuring: Courtney Martin, Reporter and Professor Gender Issues and Author of Perfect Girls and Starving Daughters, Sofia Quintero, Screenwriter, Activist, and Author of Diva Don't Yield, and Felice Belle, Teacher and Spoken Word Artist. Moderated by Noreen Connell, Women's Rights Activist, Writer, & former NOW-NYC President. Co-sponsored by Revolution Books | 9 West 19th Street (btw. 5th & 6th) | RSVP (212) 627-9895 | $10 donation for non-members. Event Flyer
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New York's Abortion Law: Are We Really Protected? Thursday, March 13th, 6:30- 8:30pm
NOW-NYC is co-sponsoring this critical event for you to get informed about what we need to do in New York State to protect women's health. Join leaders in women's health - NYS Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., NARAL Pro-Choice NY President Kelli Conlin, NYCLU Reproductive Rights Project Director, Galen Sherwin and PPNYC Assoc. Medical Director of Clinical Research and Training, Gillian Dean - to find out: Are we really protected? Judson Church | 55 Washington Square South | RSVP (212) 627-9895. Event Flyer ................................................................................................................................... Girls Rock! Opening Night at the Village East Cinema Friday, March 7th, 8:15pm
NOW-NYC is proud to be hosting opening night of Girls Rock!, a documentary about a rock camp in Portland, Oregon where girls ages 8 - 18 get music and life lessons from a dedicated group of feminist indie rockers. Join us for a panel discussion following the show. Get more info ................................................................................................................................... Roe v. Wade Anniversary Extravaganza Thursday, January 31st, 6:00 pm
Feministing.com is hosting a party to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade. This is a great opportunity to recognize the fantastic work being done on the front of the reproductive health, justice, and rights movements. Special guest speakers and entertainment will be included in this night o'Roe. Link Lounge, 120 E. 15th St. @ Irving Place | Event Flyer ................................................................................................................................... Enacting a NYS Roe: Leading the Way for Choice 
| Thursday, January 17th, 7:00 pm
Honor the anniversary of Roe v. Wade by learning about protecting choice in New York State. Galen Sherwin, Director of the Reproductive Rights Project at the NYCLU will discuss the importance of passing the Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act. More info | More Roe Anniversary Events |
Annual NOW- ................................................................................................................................... NYC Election: Call for Nominations Thursday, January 17th, 6:00 pm (voting until 8:30 pm)
Candidacy Declarations Due Thurs., Jan. 3rd
The 2008 election for Officers and elected members of the Board of Directors of the National Organization for Women's New York City Chapter will take place at our office. Candidate speeches will begin promptly at 6:00 pm. Find out more about running for office or voting here. Questions should be directed to the Elections Committee at 212.627.9895 or via email: contact@nownyc.org. ................................................................................................................................... Enacting a NYS Roe: Leading the Way for Choice Thursday, January 17th, 7:00 pm
Honor this month's Roe v. Wade Anniversary by protecting choice in New York State. Galen Sherwin, Director of the NYCLU's Reproductive Rights Project, will discuss the importance of passing the Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act in New York State. Now that the Supreme Court has actively restricted women's abortion rights, changes to the New York law are necessary to protect the health of women. Learn what you can do to help! Download Event Flyer ................................................................................................................................... Undecided About Hillary? What’s at Stake?  Sunday, January 13th, 4-6 pm
Hillary is making history as a candidate, but will we finally see a woman president? How important is the women's vote? How important is New York in the primary race? Join Congressman Jerrold Nadler, NYC Comptroller and author Elizabeth Holtzman, US Today and Newsday columnist Sheryl McCarthy, and local feminists to discuss Hillary's candidacy and what this election means for women and the country. National Arts Club | Wine & Cheese served. | $10 Contribution, $5 for NOW-NYC Members.
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................................................................................................................................... Give a Gift NOW! Thursday, December 20th, 6:00 pm
Help make the holiday season better for women and girls in local shelters, by donating a gift. We'll be collecting things like hair clips, hand soaps or lotions, makeup, costume jewelry, journals, and other items at our office until the 20th. Please bring a donation and join us for refreshments and a gift wrapping party on the 20th. Please call to RSVP.
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Media Control: Muting Women's Voices Thursday, November 15th, 6:30 pm
When dissenting voices and the hard questions about public policy, such as Iraq or women's rights, are not heard, our democracy and freedom are put at risk. Women own less than three percent of radio and television stations, yet the FCC is getting ready to loosen its regulations and allow the few media giants that dominate our public airwaves to grow even bigger. What stories aren't getting covered? Kathleen Vermazen of the Women's Media Center discusses how "big media" is marginalizing women's voices. Learn more. Event flyer. ................................................................................................................................... Birth Control Cri$is Rally!!! Monday, November 12th, 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Birth control costs have risen dramatically (up to 10 times!) since the Deficit Reduction Act took effect this year, leaving students and low-income women out in the cold. The act effectively ended the discounted rates that college health centers and safety-net providers like Planned Parenthood had available to them to provide wide access to birth control. As a result, affordable birth control has become out of reach for many college women. For example, the cost of a pack of birth control on some campuses has risen from $5 to nearly $50 a month! Featuring Special Guest Speakers, U.S. Representative Joseph Crowley, NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Meena Shah from NYU Voices for Choice, and others! Join NYU: Voices for Choice, NOW-NYU,
and NYU Law Students for Reproductive Justice in sending Congress a message to restore affordable access! Meet at Washington Square Park. ................................................................................................................................... Freedom on Our Terms Conference: Continuing the Battle for Women's Equality 
The Bella Abzug Leadership Institute and other women's and girls' groups are convening a conference on November 10-11th at Hunter College to reignite the fight for women's equality. It will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the National Women's Conference and create a 21st Century Agenda for Action.
Protest New York Magazine:
A Marketing Arm of Sex Trafficking
CANCELLED-see newsroom-Thursday, November 8th, 12 noon, 75 Varick St.
Join NOW-NYC in protesting the magazine's role in the "business" of human trafficking. With "adult" advertisements such as "Super sexy Asian Cuties" and "Sensuous Erotic Massages," New York magazine is generating $10,000 dollars per week in revenue off the backs of women. Protest Flyer. ................................................................................................................................... Politics and Feminism
Politics and the "F" word: Does Feminism Matter? Tuesday, October 23rd, 8:30a.m. - 10:00a.m. Sponsored by the Women's Campaign Forum and NYU Wagner School of Public Affairs, this interactive panel discussion with Ann Lewis - Senior Advisor, Hillary for President; Janice Min - Editor, US Weekly; and Julie Menin - Chair of Community Board 1 in Lower Manhattan will be a hard-hitting look at whether a "women's agenda" still exists in political life. Location: Puck Building (295 Lafayette St). Doors open at 8:30am for buffet breakfast; program from 9:00-10:00am. Please RSVP online or by phone at: 212-981-5285. Admission is free ................................................................................................................................... Celebrate Love Your Body Day - Meet Cast Members &
Join Us at Margaret Cho's "The Sensuous Woman" Thursday, October 18, 6:00pm
Discount Tix for NOW-NYC members
Cast Members Selene Luna, the ingenious burlesque performer, Princess Farhana, belly dancer and burlesque sensation, and Dirty Martini, one of the most recognized names in new burlesque, will talk about their roles in Margaret Cho's latest show, "The Sensuous Woman," the burlesque-style variety show and comedy hit that celebrates beautiful bodies of all shapes and sizes.
Members get a special discount on tickets: Only $40! Call to RSVP 212.627.9895
6:00 pm - FREE! meet the cast, NOW-NYC, 150 W. 28th St., Suite 304
7:00 pm - meet & greet w/ NOW-NYC members; Refreshments served
7:30 pm - head to the show, starting at 8:00 pm, the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th St. btwn. 8th & 9th Aves. ................................................................................................................................... Yoga in the Park with NOW-NYU Saturday, October 20th, 11:00 a.m.
The NYU chapter of NOW continues the celebration with a free yoga class in Central Park. Meet in the park at Sheep's Meadow on 67th Street. ................................................................................................................................... Pre-Party and "Walmartopia"
Where It's Mom vs. Mart
Thursday, September 27, 5:30pm Pre-Party, 8:00pm Showtime, Talk Follows the Show
A rollicking new Off-Broadway musical. What happens when Vicki, a single mom, and her daughter take on the corporate behemoth? Featuring a "talk back" after the show with NOW National's Vice President, Olga Vives, originator of the Wal-mart "Merchant of Shame" campaign. Join us for an Hors d' Oeuvres Pre-Party, 5:30pm at the Minetta Tavern, 113 MacDougal Street. Show starts at 8:00pm at the Minetta Lane Theatre, 18 Minetta Lane in the West Village. Special $45 ticket price (Reg. $65) online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/ or call (212)307-4100 and use NOW discount code NOW0297. ................................................................................................................................... Special Screening of Feature Film TRADE 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 21st Q&A with NOW-NYC President Sonia Ossorio and
Reception to Celebrate NY's New Anti-Trafficking Law!  | From the writer of The Motorcycle Diaries and starring Kevin Kline, is the powerful story of survival and hope amidst the horrors of the world of sex trafficking. The film takes viewers from the slums of Mexico City and the Rio Grande to an internet sex slave auction in New Jersey. Post-viewing we will hold a discussion on trafficking in New York City and a reception to celebrate the new anti-trafficking law in NYS, which NOW-NYC was instrumental in getting passed. Space is limited, so please RSVP today to reserve a seat for this special preview and complimentary copy of the latest Ms. Magazine! 212.627.9895 |
Location: McNally Amphitheatre at Lincoln Center/Fordham University (enter through Law School entrance at 140 West 62nd Street at Columbus Ave) - Take 1,A,B,C or D trains to 59th St/Columbus Circle
Suggested donation $10 for non-members. Co-sponsored by Fordham University's Law Students Against Trafficking Women's Rights Activists around the country are turning out to see a movie and joining a global movement to end human trafficking! As a historical first, a commercially produced Hollywood film is giving back! 5% of the proceeds from the opening week box-office receipts (September 28th - October 4th) will go to support non-profit organizations fighting human trafficking around the world. For more about the movie, visit http://www.tradethemovie.com/ ................................................................................................................................... NOW-NYC Tells Viacom & MTV That Women Won't Listen! Sunday, September 9, 4:00p.m.
Send the strong message that "Women Won't Listen!" until we slam the door on the outdated stereotypes and sexism that dominate mainstream music. Join us in protest on the night the Video Music Awards air.
The protest will be held on Sunday, September 9th, from 4pm-6pm across from Viacom, the parent company of MTV at 1515 Broadway @ 44th Street. Contact Ebony at e_d_ellis2004@yahoo.com for more details, or attend special meetings of the Women and Girls in the Media committee (see August events below)
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Ever Thought about Running for Office? Membership Meeting Thursday, August 16th
Political Strategist Barbara Baer offers the inside scoop on everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask about running for office and launching a career in public service. This promises to be a fascinating inside look at what it takes to run a winning campaign and why our country needs more women leaders like you! ................................................................................................................................... National NOW Conference & Young Feminist Leadership Institute July 13-15th
Detroit, MI - Call our office at 212-627-9895 if you'd like to join our delegation.
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Inside the Anti-Abortion Movement Membership Meeting Thursday, July 19th, 6:30pm
Reporter and author Eleanor Bader will take us inside the National Right to Life Committee, as she reveals the strategies unveiled at their recent convention held in the wake of the Gonzalez v. Carhart decision. Join NOW-NYC for the inside track on how the anti-choice movement is plotting to take away our reproductive freedom. Please RSVP by calling 212.627.9895.
Eleanor Bader is the co-author of Targets of Hatred: Anti-Abortion Terrorism. She reports for The Brooklyn Rail, Z, Library Journal, Lilith, Women's enews, The Public Eye and the NY Law Journal. ................................................................................................................................... Women of Power and Influence Awards June 20th, 6:00 pm
Join us for our annual Women of Power and Influence Awards when we celebrate women's power to change the world. ................................................................................................................................... Heritage of Pride March June 24th, 12:00 pm
Heritage of Pride March Starts at 5th Avenue and 52nd Street to Christopher and Greenwich Streets. Call our office at 212-627-9895 if you'd like to march with NOW-NYC. ................................................................................................................................... Reproductive Rights in Jeopardy: What's Next? Membership Meeting
Thursday, May 17th, 6:30 p.m.
For the first time since Roe v. Wade, legislators, instead of doctors, are in control of a woman's health. The Supreme Court's recent Gonzales v. Carhart and Gonzales v. Planned Parenthood rulings do not confine themselves to restricting one rarely-used procedure, but rather dangerously erode women's health protection. Join NOW-NYC and Jennifer Brown, Vice President and Legal Director of Legal Momentum to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold the Federal abortion ban and next steps we can take here in New York. ................................................................................................................................... In Our Backyard: Panel Discussion on Human Trafficking April 29th, 11 a.m.
NOW-NYC and the National Council for Jewish Women host a panel discussion on Human Trafficking with Sonia Ossorio President, NOW-NYC, Pamela Chen Assistant U.S. Attorney, Anthony Destefano Staff Writer Newsday. ................................................................................................................................... Women in Hop-Hop: Revered or Reviled? Film Screening & Panel Membership Meeting Thursday, April 19th, 6:30 p.m.
Hip hop is one of the most popular forms of music today, but does the portrayal of women in hip hop fly in the face of gender equity? Why do the mainstream media and some female fans embrace it? Don Imus used it as an excuse for racist and sexist remarks. What role do young women and men have in changing the images of women in hip hop and what does the hip hop community have to say? Join us in viewing Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes a documentary that explores sexism in the hip-hop industry. Following the film will be a discussion with speakers Kim Osorio (Executive Editor at BET Interactive), Julie Covello (DJ/Mixer and music writer for Bust & Sweet Action), and Shante Smalls (Hip-hop performer, music writer). ................................................................................................................................... Susan B. Anthony Awards Thursday, February 15th, 6:00 p.m.
Our annual awards ceremony honoring grassroots activists who have advanced the cause of women's right and improved the lives of women in our city. Taina Bien-Aimé, Executive Director, Equality NOW; Girls Learn International, Inc. (Lisa Ann Alter & Jordana Alter Confino);Pamela Chen, Chief of Civil Rights in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of New York ................................................................................................................................... NOW-NYC 2007 Campaign: Ending The Business of Human Trafficking in New York City Membership Meeting Pizza, Refreshments & Film! Thursday, January 18th, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
New York City is a major hub for trafficking. It is happening in our neighborhoods. The U.S. Attorney's Office cracked open a number of trafficking operations in 2006. What's next? Our experts will answer the questions: What can state and municipal lawmakers, mayors, state agencies and advocates do to round up traffickers and provide services to victims? Who's profiting from this modern day slavery? Is NYC doing all it can? How can we make New York a safer place for vulnerable women, children & men? Brooklyn Law School, Feil Hall, Geraldo Café - 205 State St. Brooklyn, NY.
Panelists: Pamela Chen: Chief of Civil Rights, U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York; Rachel Lloyd: Founder, Girls Education and Mentoring Services (GEMS); Jane Manning: Former Sex Crimes Prosecutor, Former Chair of NOW-NYC and Attorney at Equality Now; Carol Smolenski: Executive Director of ECPAT-USA ................................................................................................................................... Film Screening: "Sex Slaves"
An undercover film that tracks the world of sex trafficking by following one man's journey to rescue his wife who has been kidnapped and sold into the global sex trade.
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