Our Mission

The purpose of the Jacksonville Chapter National Organization for Women is to take action to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of American society now, exercising all privileges and responsibilities thereof in truly equal partnership with men. This includes, but is not limited to, equal rights and responsibilities in all aspects of citizenship, public service, employment education and family life.



The National Organization for Women [NOW] is the largest organization

of feminist activists in the United States. NOW has 500,000

contributing members and 550 chapters in all 50 states and the

District of Columbia.



Since its founding in 1966, NOW`s goal has been to take action to

bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate

discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice

system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth

control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of

violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and

promote equality and justice in our society.