Pay Transparency and Equal Pay Day
Equal Pay Day originated in 1996 as a public awareness event to illustrate the gap between men's and women's wages. The date marking this...
Proposed Changes to Title IX Threaten to Strip Away Essential Protections for Students
The enactment of Title IX of the Education Amendments in 1972 signified the beginning of a serious effort from the federal government to...
New York Passes Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) and Bans "Conversion Therapy&q
On January 15th, the New York State legislature made history, passing the Gender Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) and banning conversion...
The DOE Just Released Proposed Title IX Rules: What All Students Should Know
For decades, Title IX has been an important tool for students and activists, paving the way for increased equality in education for...
New Sexual Harassment Laws: What New York Employers Need To Know
Last year, as the #MeToo movement rocked our nation, New York took the lead in passing new laws to combat sexual harassment in the...
Rights of Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals #WontBeErased
Activists, allies, and members of the LGBTQ community mobilized a fast and fierce campaign on Sunday in response to an unreleased Trump...
LGBTQ Rights at Stake Before the Supreme Court: Cert Petitions to Watch
The Supreme Court has begun its new term, and the Gender Equality Law Center is closely watching several petitions that would give the...
GELC Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month by Recognizing Latinx Individuals Who have Critically Impacted
From September 15th to October 15th, Americans celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of those who come from Spain, Mexico,...
When Back to School Puts Students at Risk: Title IX in the Age of Trump
The Gender Equality Law Center wishes all students a safe and healthy start to the 2018 school year. All students — whether they are...
100+ Groups Launch “PowHer the Vote” To Magnify Women’s Voices & Votes in 2018 Election
MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Beverly Neufeld, PowHerNY, 914.698.6926 Lauren Betters, Gender Equality Law Center, 347.844.9003 New York — The...
