National Women's Law Center

Over the course of our lives, all of us will both receive and give care. This National Family Caregivers Month, we’re lifting up and recognizing the 48 million unpaid caregivers — 60% of whom are women — who are supporting adult family members or friends every day.? Creating a world where older adults and disabled people can access quality and affordable care in their homes and communities, and where caregivers and care workers are supported and well-compensated, is core to advancing gender justice and centers the needs of disabled people and women of color.? Explore how we can better support care workers and family caregivers in our new report:

Despite being original inhabitants and stewards of this land, Native women have never been compensated for the full value of their labor in the U.S. workforce, and this inequity persists today. In 2023, Native women working full time, year-round were typically paid only 58 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. This gap results in Native women losing $2,505 every month or $30,055 every year. Without closing the wage gap, a Native woman entering the workforce today could lose more than $1.2 million over her career. If a Native woman and a white, non-Hispanic man both start work at 20, the wage gap means she’d have to work until age 89 — 20 years past her life expectancy — to be paid what a white, non-Hispanic man was paid by age 60. It's time to close the wage gap for Native women and ensure they are paid what they deserve. The fight for equality can’t wait another year — Native women and their communities deserve justice now. #NativeWomensEqualPay

We’re excited to introduce our first Gender Justice Youth Council cohort! These young leaders have joined us to build leadership skills, advocate for policy change, and work directly with our education team. Learn more about their impact!

We joined over 140 orgs to tell senators that we need to #fillthebench. We only have a few weeks left before the new Congress takes office—and the Senate must stay in to get it done.

NEW: Read our brief on the importance and beneficial impact of the Affordable Care Act’s birth control coverage requirement.

For the first time ever, the New Mexico State Legislature is made up of a majority of women—with women holding 60 of the 112 seats come January.

NEW POLL: Our election night polling results are in—while the economy was top of mind for voters, they also believe a wide range of gender justice policies should be a priority for our federal government to enact. Dive into our initial analysis here:

We're grieving with you. We're angry. But we're resolved. Our work is clear: We need to keep our communities strong, and we need to keep each other safe. The cowardice, hatred, and fear of losing power that got us here is an undeniable threat. The preview of what these people want for the future is disturbing. But we are not going anywhere. The millions of people who voted to protect abortion, to elect women and LGBTQ people, and to protect our rights are not going anywhere. We will not cede ground. We've been here before. We know how to fight. We'll do it together.

Election workers are our heroes ?? Thank you to everyone working at the polls today—and remember, if you're in line to vote, stay in line!

Are you ready to vote tomorrow? Text VOTE to 32434 to get your polling location, and remember: It's illegal for anyone to try to stop you from voting. See you at the polls!