The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.
Contact: Amanda Lang Director of Marketing and Communications 917.886.0336 cell FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In a Victory for Reproductive Health, Federal Judge Announces He Will Block Gag Rule April 24, 2019, Washington, DC – The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) today applauded the decision by a federal judge to prevent…
Legislative Associate, Shannon Russell discusses the harm of the Hyde Amendment and argues for the swift passage of the EACH Woman Act. Read the full blog here.
Contact: Amanda Lang Director of Marketing and Communications 917.886.0336 cell FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reintroduction of EACH Woman Act Would Revolutionize Human Rights March 15, 2019, Washington, DC – The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) welcomes the reintroduction of the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act (EACH…
Legislative Associate, Shannon Russell explains why Neomi Rao (nominated and eventually confirmed for Justice Kavanaugh’s seat on the DC circuit court) is terrible for civil and human rights across the board. Read the full blog here.
Legislative Associate, Shannon Russell explains Louisiana TRAP law and Justice Kavanaugh’s continued horrendous history with women’s rights. Read the full blog here.
Contact: Sara Koeing NCJW@westendstrategies.com 917- 420-0303 Trump’s New Domestic Gag Rule A Disaster for Women February 22, 2019, Washington, DC – The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) today denounced the implementation of a domestic gag rule that would shut down programs providing safe and effective reproductive health care services…
