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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 Applauds Governor Cuomo for Proposing Passage of an Equal Rights Amendment as Part of his 2020 State of the State Agenda
January 3, 2020, New York, New York. The passage of an ERA is a priority for WBASNY and its mission. Gender bias is pervasive in our social structure. Advancing constitutional protections against discrimination and ensuring equity in the administration of justice has the organization’s full support. The adoption of an ERA in the State of New York is long overdue. Even in 2020, ... Read More
WBASNY Opposes Signing of Clean Bill of Adoptee Rights
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
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