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NOW and Justice for Immigrant Women

General Information

Immigration affects women deeply, as more than half of the almost 12 million undocumented immigrants are women and children. In the U.S., immigrant women are among the most vulnerable to exploitation, abuse and human rights violations. They face particular challenges due to inequalities between men and women but also due to the additional responsibilities of family and home. In the workplace, immigrant women may suffer gender discrimination as well as prejudice based on their accent, ethnicity or country of birth.

NOW supports real "immigration reform" legislation that provides a path to citizenship, promotes the reunification of families, includes protections against exploitation in the workplace, and doesn't include fences, walls or border prisons. Read more about NOW's policy on immigration in our 2006 Conference Resolution: Call for Fair Immigration Reform Legislation

NOW's Principles for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Principios de NOW para una reforma integral de inmigración

National Coalition for Immigrant Women's Rights