Illinois National Organization for Women

Illinois National Organization for Women We are the grassroots arm of the women’s movement. The National Organization for Women is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States.

Illinois NOW is a collective of chapters from all over the state taking action on six core issues: Constitutional Equality, Reproductive Rights & Justice, Racial Justice, LGBTQIA+ Rights, Economic Justice, and Ending Violence Against Women. NOW is dedicated to making legal, political, social, and economic change in our society in order to achieve our goal, which is to eliminate sexism and end all

oppression. NOW has hundreds of thousands of contributing members and more than 500 local and campus affiliates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since our founding in 1966, NOW’s goal has been “to take action” to bring about equality for all women. Both the actions NOW takes and its position on the issues are principled, uncompromisingf, and often ahead of their time. NOW is a leader, not a follower, of public opinion. NOW's 6 core issues:
- Reproductive Rights & Justice
- Ending Violence Against Women
- Economic Justice
- LGBT Rights
- Racial Justice
- Constitutional Equality Amendment

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NOW activists use both traditional and non-traditional means to push for social change. NOW activists do extensive electoral and lobbying work and bring lawsuits. We also organize mass marches, rallies, pickets, non-violent civil disobedience and immediate, responsive “zap” actions. In 2004, the March for Women’s Lives became the largest mass action of any kind in U.S. history, bringing a record 1.15 million people to Washington, DC to advocate for women’s reproductive health options. NOW’s actions have established the organization as a major force in the sweeping changes that put more women in political posts; increased educational, employment and business opportunities for women; and enacted tougher laws against violence, harassment and discrimination. NOW is a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women’s rights.

06/19/2026

The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) released a recommended maternal vaccine schedule Wednesday that for the first time diverges with guidance from the Centers for …

06/19/2026

A lawsuit filed in Illinois raises questions about who can get life-saving reproductive health care, even in states with legal protections.

06/19/2026

Pete Hegseth is determined to ensure that white men get all the opportunities while everyone else gets pushed aside.

Nearly 60% of the senior officers Hegseth has fired are women or Black service members.

Now he’s removed three women and two Black men from a supposedly merit-based promotion list. But no matter how hard Hegseth tries to turn back the clock on equal opportunity, we won’t go back. Kim Villanueva, National NOW President

06/19/2026

When I first began reporting on incarcerated women, I was fascinated by studies that showed that showed that upwards of 70 percent of women in jails and prisons were subjected to intimate partner violence before they were incarcerated. But as I covered more stories on the topic, I started to see tha...

06/19/2026

The 2025 ICADV Homicide Report is here.

In 2025, there were 72 incidents of domestic violence homicide in Illinois - resulting in 101 total deaths. For the first time since 2020, that number is declining. This is progress.

Every life lost is one too many.

Read the full report from link in bio or scan QR code below.

06/19/2026

On an average day, ICE has 25 children aged 3 or younger in custody, according to joint research by MS NOW and The Marshall Project.

06/18/2026

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