Advocating for Change

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Nationwide, YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. YWCA has been at the forefront of the most pressing social movements for more than 150 years. We carry on this long tradition of social action and advocacy to advance our critical mission. Together, let’s continue to work towards eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Learn more about our YWCA USA policy priorities below!

RACIAL JUSTICE & CIVIL RIGHTS

End Racial Profiling and Criminalization of People of Color

Support Girls of Color Who Are Trauma Survivors

Support the United Nation’s Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Goals

EMPOWERMENT AND ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT

Improve Women’s Economic Security by Expanding Access to Sick, Safe, and Family Leave

Remove Childcare and Housing Barriers to Women’s Workplace Participation

HEALTH & SAFETY

Promote Federal Legislation to Support Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

Improve Maternal Health Outcomes for Women of Color

Ensure Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care for Women and Girls

Contact the YWCA USA National Office:
YWCA USA
1020 19th Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20036

Phone: (202) 467-0801
Fax: (202) 467-0802

advocacy@ywca.org