In the lead up to Veterans Day, we are sharing information about military sexual assaults. This is the third post in the series of three. By Jenny Horn The problem of sexual assaults and sexual harassment in the military is pervasive, but not unsolvable. There are several lines of opportunity…
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In the lead up to Veterans Day, we’ll be sharing information about military sexual assaults. This is the second post in the series of three. By Jenny Horn In our first post in this series, we've highlighted the pervasiveness of the issue of military sexual assaults. It may seem overwhelming…
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In the lead up to Veterans Day, we'll be sharing information about military sexual assaults. This is the first post in the series of three. By Jenny Horn Women remain a minority in the armed services making up only 16.5% of those individuals, yet nearly 1 in 4 U.S. servicewomen…
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October 28, 2021Contact: cwest@eracoalition.org Carol Jenkins: “The role the Office of Legal Counsel plays in this matter may affect the life of every woman in America.” Washington, DC –– The Equal Rights Amendment Coalition / Fund for Women’s Equality today sent a letter calling on Attorney General Merrick Garland to…
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UPDATE 10/27/21: Christopher Schroeder was confirmed to the office of Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Counsel by the full Senate with a vote of 56 - 41. Take action today by signing the petition asking Attorney General Merrick Garland to take immediate action in directing Schroeder to…
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On December 19, 2011, United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: cwest@eracoalition.org Equal Rights Amendment Coalition/FFWEStatement on Renewing the Violence Against Women Act Washington, DC –– Ahead of today’s Senate Judiciary hearing on renewing and strengthening the Violence Against Women Act, ERA Coalition and Fund for Women’s Equality President and CEO Carol Jenkins issued the following statement: “It’s…
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The ERA Coalition, an organization led by women of color, represents millions of people and more than 200 allied organizations whose common mission is to see the Equal Rights Amendment ratified and implemented within the United States Constitution. As we continue our fight towards the constitutional protections of those on…
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Carol Jenkins and Ellie Smeal kick off the #Rally4ERA on August 26 By Jenny Horn Ellie Smeal, Co-Founder and President of the Feminist Majority and co-point speaker for this event, opened up the rally on the United States Supreme Court steps for Women’s Equality Day, stating we are here because…
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The ERA Coalition, an organization led by women of color, represents millions of people and more than 200 allied organizations whose common mission is to see the Equal Rights Amendment ratified and implemented within the United States Constitution. As we continue our fight towards the constitutional protections of those on…
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