National Women's Law Center

National Women's Law Center
National Women's Law Center
Founded 1972
Location Washington, D.C.
Key people Nancy Duff Campbell and Marcia Greenberger, Co-Presidents
Focus Advancing the progress of women and girls
Motto With the law on your side, great things are possible!
Website http://www.nwlc.org

The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) is a Washington, DC-based non-profit organization founded in 1972. Through litigation and policy initiatives, the Center strives to improve the lives of women and their families in the areas of health, employment, family economic security, and education. NWLC was founded by Marcia Greenberger and Nancy Duff Campbell.

Mission statement

To protect and advance the progress of women and girls at work, in school, and in virtually every aspect of their lives.

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