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Equal Pay Stalled in the Senate

Date added: April 9, 2014

April 9, 2014 - Today, the Senate failed to move forward on the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would have required employers to demonstrate that pay differences between men and women are based on legitimate business reasons, and not based on sex.

On Equal Pay Day, Help Survivors Achieve Safety and Independence

Date added: April 7, 2014

April 7, 2014 - For survivors of domestic violence, personal safety is closely linked to economic stability. In fact, the inability to support themselves and their children is one of the top reasons survivors stay in or return to an abusive relationship.

[CLOSED] Support the Paycheck Fairness Act

Date added: April 7, 2014

April 7, 2014 - Join NNEDV in calling on the Senate to close the pay gap - for all women, and for survivors of violence, who need fair pay to achieve economic security.

Join NNEDV & the Allstate Foundation as we say ‘No More’ to Financial Abuse this April

Date added: April 4, 2014

April 4, 2014 - Each year, millions of Americans are affected by domestic violence and nearly all (98%) are also affected by financial abuse, a tactic used by abusers to gain power and control over their partners by limiting access to assets or concealing information about family finances.

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Celebrates 30 Years of Progress

Date added: April 2, 2014

April 2, 2014 - NNEDV recognizes April 6-12, 2014 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

Updates and Improvements from WomensLaw

Date added: April 2, 2014

April 2, 2014 – In the past few months WomensLaw has made valuable updates and substantial improvements to the WomensLaw.org website — all while continuing to answer the Email Hotline — for our more than 1.1 million annual visitors. In addition, WomensLaw was invited to conduct an in-person training for more than 30 victim advocates in Connecticut. […]

Join Us as We Say No More to Sexual Assault this April

Date added: April 1, 2014

April 1, 2014 - NNEDV recognizes the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).

Supreme Court Keeps Guns Away from Domestic Violence Abusers

Date added: March 26, 2014

March 26, 2014 - "Victims of domestic violence and their advocates are breathing easier today, since the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that convicted domestic violence abusers will be prohibited from possessing firearms," says Kim Gandy.

IRS Announces New Guidance that Will Help Victims Access Affordable Healthcare

Date added: March 26, 2014

March 26, 2014 - Today, the IRS and the Treasury Department announced new guidance that exempts domestic violence victims from the requirement that married couples must file their taxes jointly in order to receive the premium tax credit under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Groups Hold “Not My Boss’s Business” Rally for Women’s Health and Rights at Supreme Court

Date added: March 25, 2014

March 25, 2014 - NNEDV Supports Birth Control Coverage for Employees