The National Organization for Women (NOW) is a leading feminist advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality and justice for women through grassroots activism and political engagement. High school students can get involved by joining local chapters, participating in awareness campaigns, and attending national conferences such as the 2026 National Conference held June 26-28. NOW offers a meaningful opportunity for students passionate about social justice to develop advocacy skills and make a real impact on issues including women's rights, immigration, and more.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Speaking up and taking action on behalf of a cause or group of people.
Bringing people together around a shared cause to create real change.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Writing to convince a reader of a position using evidence and logic.
Setting long-term goals and mapping out the steps to reach them.
Students engage in grassroots activism and political advocacy on women's rights and social justice issues.
Direct involvement with NOW's organizational structure, campaigns, and conference participation builds nonprofit leadership experience.
Advocacy work on women's rights and justice issues provides foundational exposure to legal and policy reform.
Community organizing and social justice focus align with advocacy for vulnerable populations including immigrants.
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