Experience the Power of Washington Institute

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, [...]

Key Issues Announced

This just in… Washington Institute 2010 (WIX) attendees will be taking four critical issues to Capitol Hill: Pay Equity for Women: In June 1963, President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act. Now, almost 47 years later, women still make only 78 cents for every dollar made by their male counterparts. To remedy this injustice, the Paycheck [...]

Join Hannah’s List

In March, NCJW women from around the country will join together in Washington to make our voices heard at Washington Institute 2010 (WIX).  Whether or not you will be attending WIX, you can add your voice by becoming a member of Hannah’s List, a long tradition at NCJW. With your support, we can continue to [...]

Section Funding Opportunities

Thank you to all those sections that are supporting WIX through various section funding opportunities. The deadline to underwrite one of many events at WIX is February 8, 2010. For more information contact action@ncjw.org. Washington Institute 2010 Section Underwriters: Los Angeles (CA) Section Greater Miami (FL) Section Cleveland (OH) Section Greater Detroit (MI) Section Essex [...]

Go Further – Take Action Today

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. [...]

Take Action at WIX

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 [...]

Lilly Ledbetter – Honor a Woman Who Dared

Lilly Ledbetter, a manager at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber plant in Gadsden, Alabama, took her quest for equal pay all the way to the Supreme Court. When the Court decided against her — changing the way that equal pay cases are handled for everyone — Lilly Ledbetter courageously fought with the help of NCJW [...]

Ambassador Melanne Verveer

In her capacity as director of the Department of State’s new office on Global Women’s Issues, Ambassador Verveer coordinates foreign policy issues and activities relating to the political, economic and social advancement of women around the world.

Christina Tchen, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement

Christina Tchen was previously a partner in corporate litigation at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. In that capacity, Tchen represented public agencies in state and federal class actions, including the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, the Illinois Department of Public Aid, and the Chicago Housing Authority. Tchen is the recipient of [...]

John Podesta, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress

John Podesta is the President and CEO of the Center for American Progress. Under his leadership, the Center has become a notable leader in the development of and advocacy for progressive policy.

Prior to founding the Center in 2003, Podesta served as White House Chief of Staff to President William J. Clinton. He served in the president’s cabinet and as a principal on the National Security Council. While in the White House, he also served as both an assistant to the president and deputy chief of staff, as well as staff secretary and a senior policy advisor on government information, privacy, telecommunications security, and regulatory policy.

List of WIX Speakers Growing

Washington Institute 2010 (WIX) will feature inspiring and knowledgeable speakers who will address today’s most pressing public policy issues. These experts will speak to the significant policy challenges and achievements of our time will share their insights and experiences with us. In addition, NCJW will honor Eve Ensler and Lilly Ledbetter with our Woman Who [...]