Women's History Month
Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 which designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month.”
National Organization for Women of New Jersey
We are a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women’s rights. Our activists use both traditional and nontraditional means to push for social change. We engage in electoral and lobbying work. We organize marches, rallies, non-violent civil disobedience and immediate, responsive “zap” actions.
A Century on the Road: NOW NJ and the Golden Flyer II Take Trenton for the Drive4ERA
In 1916, the “Golden Flyer” rolled into Trenton on a 10,700-mile drive for suffrage. Over a century later, the mission remains.
NJ NOW President Jill LaZare and our members recently gathered in the capital to mark a new milestone for the Equal Rights Amendment. The event featured the presentation of the ERA Champions Award to Mayor Reed Gusciora, recognizing his support for the U.S. Conference of Mayors ERA resolution. After signing the national petition for the 28th Amendment, the Mayor took the wheel of the Golden Flyer II, symbolizing a city—and a movement—that refuses to sit still until equality is constitutional.
If you haven’t yet, please sign the petition here: https://www.sign4era.org/
Celebrating 60 Years of Feminist Power, Progress, and Possibility – June 26 – 28, 2026
For 60 years, the National Organization for Women has stood at the forefront of social change—mobilizing communities, shaping policy, and redefining what justice looks like for women and marginalized people across the United States.
Founded in 1966 by visionary leaders including Betty Friedan, Pauli Murray, and Muriel Fox, NOW transformed outrage into organization—and sparked a movement that changed the course of American history.
Today, NOW’s National Conference is more than an event. It is a gathering of generations, a strategy summit for the future, and a powerful celebration of six decades of feminist leadership.
A Century on the Road: NOW NJ and the Golden Flyer II Take Trenton for the Drive4ERA
In 1916, the “Golden Flyer” rolled into Trenton on a 10,700-mile drive for suffrage. Over a century later, the mission remains.
Drive for ERA COMING TO NEW JERSEY in March!
DRIVE4ERA The 1916 drive cross country for the vote is now rolling to get the Equal Rights AmendmentAnd Coming Through New Jersey March 1, 2026, and March 2, 2026 Read here for information on what it...
NOW-NJ State Board Meeting
Join us for the NOW-NJ State Board Meeting WHEN:Saturday, February 21, 202611:00 a m. CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR DETAILS AND ZOOM LINK Questions: email info@nownj.org
ACTION ALERT: SAVE ACT 2.0
ACTION ALERT:SAVE ACT 2.0 House Republicans are fast-tracking voter suppression bills—the SAVE America Act (HR 7296)—that could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. This bill would require proof of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, to...
NOW PAC Endorses Tahesha Way for NJ’s 11th Congressional District
NOW PAC endorses Tahesha Way for Congress for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District
NOW-NJ President Jill LaZare will be speaking at Tahesha Way’s Women’s Event
NOW-NJ PAC has voted to support TAHESHA WAY for the 11th Congressional District. Our NOW-NJ President, Jill LaZare, will be speaking Everyone is invited!
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