Learn and strategize on how to confront the biggest challenges to women’s rights NOW & build your own personal advocacy toolkit for action. Join now!
Conference Kickoff - NYS Governor Kathy Hochul
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Governor Hochul will join us along with NOW-NY President Sonia Ossorio to discuss the agenda on women's rights in our state.
Preparing for a Post-Roe America: How to Still Win on Reproductive Rights
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM - Julie Kay, women's rights attorney and co-author of "Controlling Women: What We Must Do NOW to Save Reproductive Freedom," National NOW President, Christian Nunes, and Sonia Ossorio, NOW-NY President, will discuss how can we defend abortion access in a hostile climate.
Making Change in NY: Taking Local Action - Introduction by NYS A.G. Letitia James
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM - What legislation will most impact NY women? We'll highlight the legislative and policy changes we're prioritizing - from gender-based violence to child care and more.
Changemaker Awards
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM - Celebrate local activists making a difference.
Every Issue is a Feminist Issue: Making Connections in our Collective Fight for Freedom
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM - We'll be joined by reproductive justice and women’s rights luminary Loretta J. Ross along with Ashley Allison, Civil Rights Advocate and former senior staff for the Biden-Harris campaign, Gabby Seay, Political and Organizational Strategist and former Political Director at 1199 SIEU, and NOW-NYC President Abby Dobson. What's the importance of the intersecting fights for racial, economic, and reproductive justice and voting rights in our organizing and advocacy?
The Next Chapter: Member MeetUp & Skills Builder
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM - Build your advocacy toolkit and share info across chapters. Call in to our MeetUp, and choose from one of three Learn & Discuss breakout rooms: (1) Social Media for Change; (2) Top Priorities for NY Women NOW; or (3) Email Advocacy & Fundraising. Here's where you'll get the chance to learn how to put your skills and knowledge into action!
For more information, email: nownewyorkstate@gmail.com