Go Further – Take Action Today

Washington Institute 2010 (WIX) is a unique opportunity to speak out on the issues that are most important to you. Sign up today to join us as we meet with decision-makers on Capitol Hill. Don’t forget that when you’re not with us in Washington, DC, you can take action year-round by visiting NCJW’s Action [...]

Key Issues Announced

This just in… Washington Institute 2010 (WIX) attendees will be taking four critical issues to Capitol Hill:

Pay Equity for Women: In June 1963, President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act. Now, almost 47 years later, women still make only 78 cents for every dollar made by their male counterparts. To remedy this injustice, the Paycheck Fairness [...]

Join Hannah’s List

In March, NCJW women from around the country will join together in Washington to make our voices heard at Washington Institute 2010 (WIX).  Whether or not you will be attending WIX, you can add your voice by becoming a member of Hannah’s List, a long tradition at NCJW.
With your support, we can continue to be [...]

Section Funding Opportunities

Thank you to all those sections that are supporting WIX through various section funding opportunities. The deadline to underwrite one of many events at WIX is February 8, 2010. For more information contact action@ncjw.org.
Washington Institute 2010 Section Underwriters:
Los Angeles Section
Greater Miami Section
Cleveland Section
Greater Detroit Section
Essex Section
Bergen County Section
Baltimore Section
Bergen County Section
St. Louis Section
Houston Section
Greater Dallas [...]

Go Further – Take Action Today

Washington Institute 2010 (WIX) is a unique opportunity to speak out on the issues that are most important to you. Sign up today to join us as we meet with decision-makers on Capitol Hill. Don’t forget that when you’re not with us in Washington, DC, you can take action year-round by visiting NCJW’s Action [...]

Eve Ensler – Honor a Woman Who Dared

Eve Ensler, playwright, performer, and activist, is the author of The Vagina Monologues. Her experience performing The Vagina Monologues inspired her to create V-Day, a global movement to stop violence against women and girls.

Ms. Ensler has devoted her life to stopping violence, envisioning a planet in which women and girls will be free to thrive, rather than merely survive. The Vagina Monologues is based on Ensler’s interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace the piece celebrates women’s’ sexuality and strength.

Take Action at WIX

Every three years, NCJW brings advocates from across the country to Washington, DC, for Washington Institute. At this exciting event, individuals from all over the US meet with our nation’s leaders to promote progressive social change. Past participants have called the experience of sharing NCJW’s priorities with elected leaders “exciting,” “empowering,” and “inspiring.”
Washington Institute offers [...]

Lilly Ledbetter – Honor a Woman Who Dared

Lilly Ledbetter, a manager at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber plant in Gadsden, Alabama, took her quest for equal pay all the way to the Supreme Court. When the Court decided against her — changing the way that equal pay cases are handled for everyone — Lilly Ledbetter courageously fought with the help of NCJW [...]

List of WIX Speakers Growing

Washington Institute 2010 (WIX) will feature inspiring and knowledgeable speakers who will address today’s most pressing public policy issues. These experts will speak to the significant policy challenges and achievements of our time will share their insights and experiences with us. In addition, NCJW will honor Eve Ensler and Lilly Ledbetter with our Woman Who [...]

New Campaign

This year at Washington Institute, Eve Ensler, a pioneer in the effort to eliminate violence against women and a true Woman Who Dared, will be joining NCJW members and supporters from across the country as we launch a new campaign aimed at ending domestic violence. Throughout its history, NCJW has worked tirelessly for the elimination [...]

Policy Issues

Coming Soon: Learn about the important public policy issues that Washington Institute 2010 (WIX) attendees will take to the Hill. WIX attendees will be briefed by the experts before they head to Capitol Hill for meetings with their representative and senators.
In 2007, Washington Institute attendees advocated for federal hate crimes legislation, access to comprehensive sex [...]