Westchester Women's Agenda

10/04/2025

On Latina Women's Equal Pay Day, remember this: In NY, Latinas still make just 60¢ for every $1 a white man earns.

We need real solutions: Enforce pay transparency laws, expand paid leave, and ensure access to affordable childcare. It's time to close the gap.

10/01/2025

Please spread the news that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join us for as we explore the theme of "With Survivors, Always.”

Throughout the month, we'll be diving into conversations about promoting healthy relationships, increasing awareness, education on what abuse is, & more. What do you want to learn this DVAM?

Follow us on our socials to stay in the loop. 🤝

Remember, you are not alone. Advocates are available for you 24/7 💜

📞 Call: 1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
💬 “START” to 88788
💻 Chat: the hotline.org

09/26/2025

Sept. 26 is World Contraception Day -- let's get creative about new ways to make access affordable for everyone here in New York!

From Plan B vending machines to pharmacists writing prescriptions, advocates are pushing for access to contraception in the wake of Dobbs.

09/16/2025

Westchester Women's Agenda is proud to join on 9/16 as a Community Partner! 🎉

Together, we’re celebrating democracy by helping every eligible American get registered and for 2025. Join us: bit.ly/NVRDPartner25

08/17/2025

💙 Here’s to the doers. On , we salute the Westchester Women's Agenda's 40 nonprofit members who work tirelessly every day to lift up Westchester’s women & families.

🚨As politically motivated threats on nonprofits escalate, we must raise our voices and remind policymakers that these organizations are the backbone of our communities.

📣Take action: https://nonprofitsgetitdone.org/

07/25/2025

The WWA 7/23 Summer Party was a festive occasion. Members and guests got to meet in person (after so many Zoom encounters!) to chat, relax, eat/drink and recharge for the busy advocacy days ahead. Many thanks to CarlLa Horton for organizing such a tasty event!

07/12/2025

On the occasion of Black Women's Equal Pay Day, listen in to learn how pay transparency and pay equity can benefit businesses as well as employees.

Listen to a conversation with Human Resources professional Juliet Armstrong, and PowHerNY President and Founder, Bev Neufeld to talk about black women's equa...

07/09/2025

66 cents — that's what Black women in NY earn for every $1 a white man is paid.

On , we're renewing our call for .

06/17/2025

WWA supports LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day, which falls on June 17 for 2025. Read here to learn more...

06/13/2025

🎬Join us for a free screening of the powerful documentary MePeriod, a film by the Black Women's Health Imperative that tackles s*x education, period stigma, and bodily autonomy.

🍿The film will be followed by a robust panel discussion with clinical experts in women's health. Light snacks will be served.

🎟Registration is requested! Secure your spot: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=PlnTAOeCEUyUcsk72LsrU_eI0yH77gFLrS1BnxTtC1NUMkVTUUE0UTNFS1BPTlhJU09YR1pUWlZOMy4u&route=shorturl

06/11/2025

The WWA Juneteenth Legislative Event is one week away. Don't miss out! Register today at wwagenda.org to be there June 18th, 8:30 am at Philipse Manor Hall Historic Site, 29 Warburton Ave., Yonkers. Opening remarks from Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, an expert panel discussion, Town Hall conversation, museum visit and more. Go to https://www.wwagenda.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=209631&item_id=2625006

06/11/2025

⏰The NY Senate session ends this Thursday, June 12 — act now for pay equity!

S5990 (Ramos) / A5906 (Bores) will strengthen and expand NY's salary range law — helping us close the gender pay gap.

As we face national rollbacks on workers’ rights and rising economic uncertainty, our state leaders must act to ensure women’s work is valued and compensated fairly.

➡️ Contact your legislators TODAY and urge them to vote YES on S5990 / A5906:
https://www.powherny.org/2025/06/09/time-is-running-out-take-action-for-pay-equity-today/

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