Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York Opposes Signing of Clean Bill of Adoptee Rights: “Tantamount to identifying and outing the victim of rape.” The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) remains acutely aware and deeply concerned about the legal and ethical concerns regarding the “Clean Bill of Adoptee Rights” legislation ... Read More
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Women belong in all places where decision are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception.
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
WBASNY Celebrates World Mental Health Day
Today, WBASNY celebrates World Mental Health Day and honors the commitment and resolve of civil society, organizations, and governments to make mental health and mental wellness a priority in their respective governance. The thematic focus of this year’s World Mental Health Day is suicide prevention. According to the World Health Organization, (WHO), “every 40 seconds, someone loses ... Read More
WBASNY Calls for Federal Authorities to Immediately End the Inhumane and Illegal Treatment of Children
September 21, 2019 The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) calls for federal authorities to immediately end the inhumane and illegal treatment of children and provide access by attorneys, journalists and lawmakers as well as oversight to facilities operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). WBASNY urges Congress to pass a supplemental ... Read More
WBASNY is Proud to See Historic Progress Being Made Toward Social Justice
August 30, 2019 The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, (“WBASNY”) is committed to protecting and advancing the rights of women and children. WBASNY is particularly proud the State of New York is witnessing historic progress being made toward social justice, including by the passage of a law by Governor Andrew Cuomo yesterday (A.5318/S.2356). This legislation allows ... Read More
WBASNY Celebrates Legislation Enhancing Workplace Harassment Protections
August 16, 2019 As WBASNY advances its mission to ensure women are protected from harassment and sexual assault, we celebrate and thank Governor Cuomo for signing legislation that advances women’s rights and continues to fulfill New York’s obligation to fight for gender equity. The legislation signed this week strengthens protections for victims of sexual harassment in the workplace ... Read More
NYS Education Department Seeks Special Education Impartial Hearing Officer Candidates
The New York State Education Department is canvassing for Special Education Impartial Hearing Officer candidates to serve the New York City region. An impartial hearing officer presides over a due process case requested by either a parent or school district on matters relating to the identification, evaluation or educational placement of a student with a disability, or the provision of a ... Read More