In the lead up to Veterans Day, we'll be sharing information about military sexual assaults. This is the first post in the series of three. By Jenny Horn Women remain a minority in the armed services making up only 16.5% of those individuals, yet nearly 1 in 4 U.S. servicewomen…
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October 28, 2021Contact: cwest@era.orangestatic.net Carol Jenkins: “The role the Office of Legal Counsel plays in this matter may affect the life of every woman in America.” Washington, DC –– The Equal Rights Amendment Coalition / Fund for Women’s Equality today sent a letter calling on Attorney General Merrick Garland to…
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UPDATE 10/27/21: Christopher Schroeder was confirmed to the office of Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Counsel by the full Senate with a vote of 56 - 41. Take action today by signing the petition asking Attorney General Merrick Garland to take immediate action in directing Schroeder to…
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Yesterday, October 21, the House Oversight and Reform Committee held a hearing on the Equal Rights Amendment: Achieving Constitutional Equality for All. Led by Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), this was the first full House Committee hearing on the ERA since the 1970s. The ERA Coalition hosted a press conference in…
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The House Oversight and Reform Committee is hosting a hearing on the Equal Rights Amendment tomorrow, October 21, and it's the first full committee hearing in Congress since the 1970s! We're grateful to Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and the committee staff for putting this hearing together and keeping the momentum…
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Washington, DC –– Following the news that the House Oversight and Reform Committee, led by Chairwoman Carol Maloney, will hold a hearing on the Equal Rights Amendment on October 21, from 10 AM – 2:30 PM ET, ERA Coalition and Fund for Women’s Equality President and CEO Carol Jenkins issued…
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On December 19, 2011, United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address…
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ERA Coalition/Fund for Women's Equality board member and friend Alyssa Milano's new book, Sorry Not Sorry, comes out on October 26, but in even more exciting news - the book tour is finally getting on the road! There are several events coming up across the country, but we invite you…
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Please join us in congratulating ERA Coalition co-founder Jessica Neuwirth, recipient of the French Legion of Honour! Her international humanitarian work for girls and women's rights around the globe was honored last night at the French Consulate in New York City. We're grateful for her leadership both here and abroad!
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: cwest@era.orangestatic.net Equal Rights Amendment Coalition/FFWEStatement on Renewing the Violence Against Women Act Washington, DC –– Ahead of today’s Senate Judiciary hearing on renewing and strengthening the Violence Against Women Act, ERA Coalition and Fund for Women’s Equality President and CEO Carol Jenkins issued the following statement: “It’s…
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