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With your support, Equality Now will continue to advocate fiercely for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which would mean:
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Laws permitting child marriage could be struck down as unconstitutional since they have a disproportionately negative impact on girls. Did you know that child marriage is currently legal in 43 states?
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Laws could be passed ensuring that women and girls are protected against sex-discriminatory human rights violations, such as female genital mutilation (FGM). Did you know that, in the U.S., approximately 513,000 women and girls have undergone or are at risk of FGM?
- Equality on the basis of sex would be guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution, outlawing sex-based discrimination and protecting women’s rights against the political winds of change. Did you know that 85% of UN member states forbid discrimination based on sex and/or gender in their constitutions, but the U.S. is not among them?
In the United States, activists and women’s rights groups, including Equality Now, have worked for decades to urge Congress and the U.S. Senate to pass the ERA. You can help by making a gift to Equality Now today. Your tax-deductible contribution will support our legal team in pushing for constitutional equality in the U.S. and around the world, which is a crucial step in achieving equality for women and girls and ensuring their safety and well-being.
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