What it does
The national partnership for women & families is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and families - helping them participate, thrive, and prosper in our society.
Outreach/public education: increased the public's understanding of key issues affecting women and families and the public and private policies that could improve their lives. Provided information to millions of women and men through an award-winning web site, newsletters, popular consumer guides, speaking engagements, and media interviews. Ensured that national partnership supporters around the country had the necessary information and tools to make their voices heard in important public debates.
Health justice: worked to improve women's health and make quality health care more available and affordable for all women and families. Developed and disseminated information about important health issues affecting women and families, such as health care coverage, quality of care, maternal health care quality, health information technology, and reproductive rights. Built coalitions with other advocates, worked with employers, and assisted policymakers in efforts to protect and advance women's health.
Economic justice: worked to achieve fairness in the workplace and promoted public policies to help women and men at all income levels meet the dual demands of work & family. Conducted public education campaigns and disseminated consumer guides on a range of issues involving women, work, and family, such as paid family and medical leave, paid sick leave, equal pay, pregnancy discrimination and other forms of job discrimination. Provided information and assistance to other advocates and policymakers around the country and worked with them to develop solutions to pressing problems.