National Women's Liberation

Join Us For a Meeting in NYC to Analyze Feminist Victory and Plan for More
2013-07-11 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York)
From the morning-after pill victory to beating back the anti-abortion bill in Texas, we’ve seen the power of grassroots organizing. Speakouts, sit-ins, flashmobs, petitions, and in-court advocacy led to a court order that the morning after pill be sold on the shelf with no age restrictions. The order is a huge victory for women, but we must make sure the drug is affordable. Come analyze how and why we won this and brainstorm how to win more for women — help us plan an action for the fall.

We will discuss the 1970 essay “Abortion Law Repeal (Sort of): A Warning to Women1” by Lucinda Cisler, which we can draw on to strengthen our fight for women’s liberation. A quote from the article:

“Because no one else [except the Women’s Liberation Movement] is going to cry out against these restrictions, it is up to feminists to make the strongest and most precise demands upon the lawmakers—who ostensibly exist to serve us. We will not accept insults and call them “steps in the right direction.”

1 “Abortion Law Repeal (Sort of): A Warning to Women,” © Lucinda Cisler. Reproduced here with author’s permission.

Celebrate International Women's Day with the Federation of Cuban Women and NYWL
2013-03-05 19:00 - 21:00
On Tuesday, March 5, 2013, come celebrate International Women’s Day with the Federation of Cuban Women. In the U.S. we are still fighting for National Healthcare, Paid Family Leave and Universal Childcare; take this rare opportunity to hear from Cuban women what they have won through revolution and feminist struggle!

Tuesday, March 5, 2013
7:00- 9:00pm
220 Fifth Ave, 5th floor, btwn W 26th St and W 27th St (Take the N/R or 6 to 28th St stops)

NYWL past-chair advisor, Allison Guttu was able to meet with the Federation during a political tour of Cuba. Guttu says, “Cuba has 45% women in Parliament, one of the highest in the world. It was amazing to learn about the wins that women had achieved, as well as the challenges; for instance they have won family leave but are still fighting for men to take that leave. I am so excited that the Federation is joining us again for International Women’s Day.”

The New York Chapter of National Women’s Liberation is a feminist group for women who want to fight back against male supremacy and win more freedom for women. We believe that change comes from a movement of everyday people. Our meetings are open to all women.

Celebremos el Día internacional de la mujer con la Federación de mujeres cubanas y el grupo de NYWL

Ven a celebrar el Día internacional de la mujer con la Federación cubana de mujeres en nuestra reunión general de marzo. Aquí en los EEUU todavía luchamos por un Plan nacional de salud, Maternidad paga, y Guardería universal. Este es un momento especial en el que escucharemos a las mujeres cubanas relatar lo que ellas han ganado por medio de la revolución y la lucha feminista!

Martes, Marzo 5, 2013
7:00-9:00p
220 Fifth Ave, 5th floor, Entre las calles W 26th St y W 27th St (N/R o 6 hasta 28th St stops)

La vizpresidenta Allison Guttu visitó a la Federación durante el viaje a Cuba del Agosto negro el verano pasado. “En el Parliamento de Cuba 45% son mujeres. Fue magnífico ver las ganancias que las mujeres en cuba han logrado tales como un año entero de maternidad pago, cuido para las personas mayores, y ciertos retos como el de hacer que los hombres, también, aprovechen ese tiempo de paternidad. Me alegra que la Federación nos acompañe de nuevo en este Día internacional de la mujer”.

El capítulo de Nueva York de Women’s Liberation es un grupo feminista de mujeres en la lucha contra la supremacía masculina y ganar mas libertad para la mujer. Creemos que el cambio se consigue por los esfuerzos cotidianos. Somos mujeres que luchamos por nuestros derechos en la década de los 60 y también somos activistas jóvenes que buscamos prenderle un nuevo fuego a la lucha por nuestros derechos. Solo a las mujeres en las reuniones.

Feminist Brunch to Commemorate Roe v. Wade
2013-01-27 11:00 - 13:00
To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, The Gainesville Chapter of National Women’s Liberation is hosting a feminist brunch. The brunch will feature a presentation on NWL’s campaign for unrestricted, over-the-counter access to the Morning-After Pill (MAP), followed by a discussion about our experiences using MAP. Because every woman and girl should be able to access safe birth control when she needs it.

This event is open to women only. RSVP for childcare and to let us know if you can bring a dish.

When: Sunday, January 27th, 11:00am-1:00pm
Where: 556 NE 11th Street, Gainesville, FL
Please RSVP by visiting the Facebook event

Speakout for the Morning After Pill
2013-01-23 16:30 - 17:30

Beauty Standards CR
2012-10-25 18:00 - 19:30

Racism, Sexism and the 2008 Elections
2008-04-10 18:30 - 20:30
This event was organized by the Women of Color Caucus before NWL was formed.
Download Original Flyer
A Consciousness-Raising For Women of Color
When: Thursday, April 10, 2008, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Joseph S. Murphy Institute/ CUNY
25 W. 43rd St., 18th floor

Join us for a consciousness-raising meeting to compare and analyze our experiences with voting in the 2008 primary. This meeting is open to women of color.
The women of color caucus (WOCC) is an organizing think tank composed of women of color associated with Redstockings of the Women’s Liberation Movement and (Florida) Gainesville Women’s Liberation. We believe that women of color involved in women’s liberation must also meet separately in order to address problems specifically affecting women of color.

$5 -10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away for inability to pay.

Free childcare will be provided.
Contact us at 646-285-1723 or woccnyc@yahoo.com
