Who We Are

NOW is a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women’s rights. Our priorities are winning economic equality and securing it with an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that will guarantee equal rights for women; championing abortion rights, reproductive freedom and other women’s health issues; opposing racism; fighting bigotry against the LGBTQIA community; and ending violence against women.

The Appleton NOW Chapter is the only Wisconsin chapter of NOW, committed to championing women's rights at the local level. We focus on community advocacy, education, and action to support gender equality, reproductive freedom, and economic justice in Appleton and beyond. Through grassroots efforts, events, and partnerships, we strive to create an inclusive and equitable future for all.

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Core Issues

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    Reproductive Rights and Justice

    NOW fully supports safe and legal abortion, affordable and effective birth control and other contraception, and reproductive health education for all.

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    Economic Justice

    NOW advocates for a wide range of economic justice issues, women’s freedom and success and intertwined with racial justice, reproductive freedom, and other systems of oppression.

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    Ending Violence Against Women

    NOW recognizes violence against women as the broad and interconnected issue that it is, addressing oppressive structures and attitudes in our nation.

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    Racial Justice

    A leader in civil rights since 1966, NOW continues to fight for equal opportunities for women of color in all areas including employment, education & health care.

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    LGBTQIA+ Rights

    NOW is committed to fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in all areas.

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    Constitutional Equality

    NOW is a proud supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment and prioritizes giving women explicit protections in the United States Constitution.

To better understand the mission that guides Appleton Area NOW, we encourage you to explore the core issues championed by the National Organization for Women (NOW).