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We are tireless advocates for millions of women and families. The core values behind our work are opportunity, fairness, participation, promise and possibility. They shape our agenda and drive our success.

We deliver information and insight on critical issues facing women and families. Our work has been covered and our leaders quoted in leading outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today and all the major broadcast and cable networks.

Recent Releases

Country is Better Off with Health Insurance Marketplaces Open

Press Statement | Judith L. Lichtman | October 1, 2013 | Health Care

Toward a Family Friendly America: States and Cities Are Adopting Historic Advances This Year, But Progress at the Federal Level is Slow

Press Release | September 26, 2013 | Work and Family

Jersey City Council Approves Paid Sick Days; City Poised to be Sixth in the Nation to Guarantee Workers the Right

Press Statement | Debra L. Ness | September 25, 2013 | Work and Family

Women’s Leader Commends White House Plan to Host Summit on Working Families

Press Statement | Judith L. Lichtman | September 23, 2013 | Workplace Fairness, Work and Family

A Victory for Home Care Workers and the Nation

Press Statement | Debra L. Ness | September 17, 2013 | Workplace Fairness

Media Contacts

To schedule an interview with our leaders and policy experts, please contact Sadie Kliner, senior work and family communications manager, or Ashley Schapitl, health communications manager, at (202) 986-2600.

About Us

The National Partnership for Women & Families is a non-profit, non-partisan advocacy group dedicated to promoting fairness in the workplace, access to quality health care and policies that help women and men meet the dual demands of work and family.
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