Demonstrations demand Justice for Marissa Alexander
On Sept. 14, 2013, supporters of women’s rights across the United States marked Marissa Alexander’s birthday by calling for her release from prison
Connecticut women fight back against Ivy League rape culture
At Yale University, one of the most powerful academic institutions in the country, and one that subsequently produces the country's most powerful people, women have been a target of horrific attacks for decades
Women and allies pack the Albuquerque City Council to defend reproductive rights
Women and allies flooded Albuquerque City Council to speak out in support of a resolution to protect women’s reproductive rights and declare Albuquerque a pro-choice city on September 16.
Nationwide protests honor Women’s Equality Day in struggle
On August 23-26, Women Organized to Resist and Defend (WORD) carried out nationwide demonstrations in honor of Women's Equality Day focused on stopping the right-wing attacks targeting women’s rights and the rights of all oppressed people.
Momentum building for nationwide demonstrations August 23-26
Outreach teams are hitting the streets to spread the word about nationwide protests August 23-26 to celebrate Women's Equality Day and the 50th Anniversary March on Washington. This weekend, nationally coordinated demonstrations begin across the United States.
Asheville protest demands reopening of Femcare - the last abortion clinic in the state
On Aug. 8, women and allies in Asheville, North Carolina, gathered in Pack Square to protest sweeping abortion bans in the state and the closing of our last remaining clinic, Femcare, which is located in Asheville.
Call to Action: Nationwide Demonstrations for Women’s Equality Day – Aug. 23-26
On August 23-26, WORD is calling for nationwide demonstrations in honor of Women's Equality Day to to stop the right-wing attacks targeting women’s rights and the rights of all oppressed people. On the East Coast, WORD is mobilizing a contingent to participate in the march and rally commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington in Washington, D.C.
WORD DC Fundraiser: Party for our Rights!
Fundraiser in Washington, D.C. for Women Organized to Resist and Defend - at the Town Tavern from 6:00-9:00pm on Friday, July 26
Exciting Speakers at Women's Organizing Conference
Join WORD for a unique and exciting opportunity to connect with other activists, students, labor organizers and women of all ages from throughout California to build the movement for equality for women
Texas filibuster victory made possible by woman power
Texas women, spurred on by the support of women all across the country, refuse to back down in the face of the latest assault on their rights