When it comes to Women's Rights in Illinois, Illinois NOW leads.
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Illinois NOW is an organization of chapters from every area in Illinois. Our organization sets its agenda at the state conference and meets every month alternating between the the State Council (made up of chapter representatives and officers) and executive committee (officers and task force chairs) to monitor progress, make changes, and ensure that the organization runs smoothly. Our organization's priorities are driven by it's chapters and members. Our meetings are open to all NOW members and are closed only by a vote of those members. | |
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As an integral part of the National Organization for Women, Illinois NOW joins over 600,000 contributing members and 450 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in the struggle for women's rights. | |
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Since our founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been "to take
action" to bring about equality for all women. Both the actions NOW takes
and its position on the issues are principled, uncompromising and often
ahead of their time. NOW is a leader, not a follower, of public opinion.
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Illinois NOW's 5 priority Issues |
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Reproductive Rights & Women's Health Economic Justice Family Law Civil Rights for All People Violence Against Women |
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Illinois NOW Legislative Project This project maintains a lobbyist in Springfield and works on the passage of legislation of special importance to women. IL NOW organizes at least one Lobby Day in Springfield in the Spring. Members can receive a monthly Legislative Summary from our lobbyist. |
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10-10 NOW Action Alert Network Illinois NOW has established this immediate link to our members so that they can respond quickly and informatively to events as they happen. Email illinoisnow@juno.com to join. |
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The Illinois NOW Executive Committee and the Illinois NOW State Council (comprised of representatives from the local NOW chapters) meet monthly to discuss and act upon current issues of concern to women. Contact illinoisnow@juno.com for location & time of next meeting |
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National, State, and Local Newsletters & Websites |
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Direct Action IL NOW takes direct action for women and girls with public demonstrations of support and protest. |
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Illinois NOW Legal & Education Fund The Illinois Women's Funding Federation & Public Interest Fund of Illinois have merged into Community Shares of Illinois. Choose to make a difference through workplace giving www.communitysharesillinois.org
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