(New York, NY, Wednesday, September 8, 2021) – 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 supports all initiatives, both locally and internationally that protect the sanctity of childhood and seek to end childhood marriage. WBASNY commends Senator Julia Salazar, Assemblyman Phil Ramos and all ... Read More
Archives for September 2021
WBASNY Condemns Doxxing as a Weapon of Protest
(New York, NY, Thursday, September 9, 2021) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) is deeply concerned that the dissemination of personal information on social media, or “doxxing”, of state officials at the highest level, is once again being used as a weapon of protest. WBASNY has consistently spoken against doxxing private information for ... Read More
WBASNY Condemns the Passing of Texas Statute SB8 and the Failure of SCOTUS to Enjoin the Law from Taking Effect Pending Appeal
(New York, NY, Friday, September 3, 2021) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) strongly supports a women’s fundamental right to choose and make her own reproductive health decisions. WBASNY expresses shock and concern over the failure by federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, to recognize and protect the fundamental constitutional rights of women, by ... Read More
WBASNY Applauds Governor Kathy Hochul for Proclaiming August 26, 2021 as Women’s Equality Day
(New York, NY, Wednesday, September 1, 2021) – The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) applauds Governor Kathy Hochul for proclaiming August 26, 2021 as Women’s Equality Day. The Bill designating the date was introduced in 1971 by Rep. Bella Abzug of New York and passed by the U.S Congress in 1973 commemorating the passage of the 19th amendment in 1920 granting women the ... Read More