Higher Ground: NCJW’s Domestic Violence Campaign is a national effort to end domestic violence by improving the economic status of women. Grounded in the understanding that economic security is critical to women’s safety, Higher Ground educates and mobilizes advocates, community-members, and decision-makers to promote progressive policy solutions that champion women’s economic autonomy.

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This year, NCJW took four critical issues for women, children, and families to Capitol Hill. Whether you  attended WIX or followed the events from home, click the links below to take action on these issues today!

• Equal Pay for Women
• Paid Sick Days
• Permanent Repeal of the Global Gag Rule
• Repeal of the Discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy

Washington Institute 2010 (WIX) is a unique opportunity to speak out on the issues that are most important to you. Sign up today to join us as we meet with decision-makers on Capitol Hill. Don’t forget that when you’re not with us in Washington, DC, you can take action year-round by visiting NCJW’s Action Center. The Action Center gives you the tools you need to help improve the lives of women, children and families and ensure individual and civil rights.

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Every three years, NCJW brings advocates from across the country to Washington, DC, for Washington Institute. At this exciting event, individuals from all over the US meet with our nation’s leaders to promote progressive social change. Past participants have called the experience of sharing NCJW’s priorities with elected leaders “exciting,” “empowering,” and “inspiring.”

Washington Institute offers time to speak out on NCJW issues as well as an opportunity to learn from other powerful, progressive women. Says one past attendee, “It was good to see so many bright and intelligent women speaking on issues so close to my heart.” Another speaks to the power of sharing Washington Institute with other NCJW advocates, “It is a wonderful experience. It is rejuvenating. It is food for my soul.”

In the end, Washington Institute is an exciting event for all who attend — those who are seasoned advocates and those who are new to it: “As a first time participant I was totally engaged, inspired, and at the end felt truly empowered.”

Says one past attendee: “Washington Institute is a wonderful experience, that I recommend to everyone!”

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