Women Creating Change Statement on Success of Prop 1 & Civic Engagement
(NEW YORK)—Sharon Sewell-Fairman, President and CEO of Women Creating Change (WCC), a nonprofit that works toward a more just and equitable New York City where all women are civically engaged, released the statement below in response to the 2024 election results.
'Election Day is behind us, and the work to strengthen our democracy is never over. For the Women Creating Change community, our efforts continue because we understand civic engagement is a lifelong commitment.'
Today and every day, WCC focus on empowering and equipping women and gender-expansive New Yorkers in order to exercise their civic voices and advance gender equity—whether it’s an election year or not. It is crucial to remember that there are elections taking place in the federal, state, or local arenas nearly every calendar year and there is work to do at every level.
This election cycle brought a significant win at the state level: Prop 1 (previously known as the Equal Rights Amendment) passed, paving the way for a new amendment to the New York State Constitution. This landmark change will enshrine protections against discrimination based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, and pregnancy outcomes. This is clear evidence that the work we do in our communities has immediate, transformative impact.
About
Women Creating Change (WCC), formerly known as the Women’s City Club of New York, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan activist organization dedicated to advancing women’s rights and shaping the future of New York City. Founded in 1915, WCC works to advance gender and racial equality by equipping women of color, women experiencing financial hardship, and gender-expansive individuals, with the knowledge, tools, and resources to advocate for the issues that matter most to them. WCC collaborates with partners, policymakers, and advocacy groups to drive real change in economic opportunity, education, healthcare, safety, reproductive rights, and environmental justice. WCC connects women with key stakeholders to learn, act, and engage. We empower women to lead change, shape policy, and strengthen communities, redesigning systems for a more equitable New York City. At WCC, we believe every woman has the power to make a difference. Visit wccny.org.
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