About NOW

The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. NOW has 500,000 contributing members and 550 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Since its founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society.

• Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)
• About NOW
• NOW's Priority Issues
• History of NOW
• Nuts 'N' Bolts of NOW
• NOW Officers
• NOW Foundation
• The Pieces of the NOW Puzzle: Assembled for You!
• NOW Bylaws (and Grievance Policy)
• Contact the NOW Action Center
• Job Opportunities at NOW
• Internships
• Ways You Can Support NOW and the NOW Foundation
• Information for NOW Members
• Conferences and National NOW Conference Resolutions