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True equal rights for women is still not a complete reality. Some of our rights have already been eroded and some have yet to be achieved. *Sara, Law Center supporter
By using the law, one of the most powerful tools in our democratic society, the Northwest Women’s Law Center improves women's social, economic and legal status. We bring ground-breaking lawsuits to change the law, advocate for legislation that advances women's rights, and educate women and the community about women's legal rights.
Until equality for all is achieved, we must continually educate the next generation, as well as re-energize and recommit ourselves to continue to fight the good fight. *Margaret, community member
Thank You!
Northwest Women's Law Center Auction is a smashing success.
October 25, 2008 - Thank you to everyone who supported the Northwest Women's Law Center's 2008 Auction last Saturday at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Seattle.
The Law Center "In Brief"
Highlights from the
October 2008 E-newsletter
- Federal rule would make it harder for women to get reproductive healthcare - Sara Ainsworth, Senior Legal Counsel
- Spotlight: Access to unemployment benefits - Janet Chung, Legal Counsel
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Victory for domestic violence survivors!
Court rules employers cannot fire domestic violence survivors who take time off from work to protect themselves.
October 3, 2008 - The Washington State Supreme Court today ruled that survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to choose between protecting their lives and protecting their livelihoods.
Update!
Read about this decision in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer
and the Seattle Times.
Battered wife entitled to time off work, state justices rule
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 10/3/2008
WA high court clears way for termination lawsuit
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 10/3/2008
Washington Supreme Court rules victims' job rights are protected
Seattle Times, 10/4/2008
Read the Law Center's press release.
Law Center vehemently opposes proposed "Provider Conscience Regulation."
September 26, 2008 - We are gravely concerned that the proposed Department of Health and Human Services regulation will result in the denial of healthcare to patients in our state, particularly low-income women. Read more...
Read the Law Center's letter to HHS.
Read Washington Alliance for Reproductive Choice’s letter to HHS.
Another win for families!
Court ruling entitles worker to unemployment benefits for leaving work to care for dying same-sex partner
September 16, 2008 – A Thurston County Superior Court judge has ruled that a worker who had to leave his job to care for his dying partner is entitled to receive unemployment benefits.
Read the full press release.
Introducing: the Women's Bill of Rights
The Law Center believes that women have these fundamental rights.
See what people are saying about the Women's Bill of Rights.
News:
10/3/08 - WA Supreme Court rules domestic violence survivors cannot be fired for taking time off to protect themselves.
9/26/08 - Law Center voices opposition to "Provider Conscience Regulation."
9/16/08 - Thurston County Court ruling entitles worker to unemployment benefits for leaving work to care for dying same-sex partner.
9/15/08 - Law Center celebrates win for 7th grade basketball player Jaime Nared.
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