NMW.O News
Is Changing Our Tax Code the Key to Changing Childcare Accessibility?
One issue that we heard discussed again and again during NMW.O's community conversations was the lack of accessible, affordable childcare. A recent article on how current tax code discourages middle class women from reentering the work force after motherhood presented...
A Celebration of New Mexico’s Extraordinary Women at Women on the Move!
Come celebrate the extraordinary women of New Mexico with the YMCA at the National Hispanic Cultural Center April 3rd from 6-9 pm. This year's honoree, Claudina Medina (see photo above), has founded Enlace Comunitario, El Centro de Igualdad y Derechos, Mujeres en...
NMW.O Welcomes Leaders in Women’s Issues from Across the Globe
NewMexicoWomen.Org was thrilled to have the opportunity to meet with participants in the US Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. We surveyed the issues facing women and girls in New Mexico and examined the impact of the non-profit sector on...
Sheryl Sandberg discusses Women’s Leadership
Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Opearting Officer of Facebook, talks about important issues in women's leadership in her new book "Lean In". What would a world look like when individuals are "unencumbered by gender"? Hearing what Sheryl Sandberg has to say may be the first...
Happy International Women’s Day!
Today is a great opportunity to focus on women's issues globally, but also to remember that women need our support and efforts here at home. Visit our Facebook page to share what International Women's Day means to you.
Violence Against Women Act is Reauthorized, Important Implications for Women in New Mexico
A nice show of bipartisanship resulted in the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act yesterday, which assists victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The measure is of particular importance in New Mexico, given the increased capability for Native...