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act.napawf.orgWhat Health Care Exclusion Looks Like: Patient, Provider, and Policy PerspectivesForm hosted by the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum

A myriad of systemic barriers can make available healthcare almost impossible to use. This conversation will draw on new research as we explore what patient & provider experiences can teach us about building a more equitable healthcare system. Register at act.napawf.org/a/health-car...

In one week, we’ll be joined by our our partners at @aapip_org and @rwjfoundation to discuss how philanthropy can improve safety nets, advance pro-caregiver policy, and contribute to the economic advancement of caregivers. Register at aapip.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/ne...

If you know someone in the women’s health or economic justice philanthropic space, let them know about this event! We hope to see you next week! aapip.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/ne...

We're excited to be co-sponsoring Silhouettes, a musical by Arianna Afsar & Jordan Ealey about two women who meet in a waiting room while seeking abortions. This show is premiering only on 10/20 at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, & you won't want to miss it! www.woollymammoth.net/productions/...

We’re honored to announce that our ED, Christina Baal-Owens, has been chosen as an Anthem Awards finalist in the category of nonprofit leadership in human & civil rights. You can vote for us for the Anthem Community Voice Award at celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting.... Voting ends 10/29.

Join us on Oct 26, 10AM PT (1PM ET)! In this briefing hosted by AAPIP, we’ll discuss AANHPI caregiving, federal changes to the child care tax policy and immigrant health coverage, and specific actions funders can take. aapip.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F60751

asamnews.comExclusive: AANHPI women caregivers face financial stress – AsAmNewsA new NAPAWF survey finds many AANHPI women caregivers face financial insecurity, burnout, and limited support while caring for family members

Fun fact: NAPAWF’s astrological sign is Virgo! What does that mean? We’re hard workers, helpers, and we hold ourselves to high standards when it comes to what we do. We’ll see you tomorrow at our 30th Anniversary Celebration! Get ready to celebrate!

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Here are some early findings from In Focus, our new annual study examining the issues shaping AANHPI women and gender-expansive people nationwide! 👇

napawf.orgIn Focus: The 2026 National AANHPI Women+'s Survey - NAPAWFAsian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) women and gender-expansive people are a growing force in the United States, yet they often remain overlooked in national research, media,...

This study asks about the experiences, priorities, and pressures shaping AANHPI women+'s lives today, on issues related to economic, reproductive, and immigrant justice. Read more & download the 3 reports on Reproductive, Economic, and Immigration justice at at napawf.org/research/infocus

Today is the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Hyde Amendment, a law that prohibits the use of federal funds for abortion, with narrow exceptions.

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napawf.orgFind your Elected Officials - NAPAWF

Want to tell your Representative & Senators to support the EACH Act? First, look up your members of Congress at napawf.org/findyourelec...

Then, check if they're already a cosponsor of the EACH Act at www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c... If not, ask them to support the EACH Act!

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Today is the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Hyde Amendment, a law that prohibits the use of federal funds for abortion, with narrow exceptions.

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Among abortion patients in states where Medicaid is not restricted from covering abortion, 45.5 percent of Asian respondents said they used Medicaid to pay for their abortion.

The Hyde Amendment poses a major barrier between millions of AANHPI women and access to abortion care. The EACH Act would end the Hyde Amendment, require abortion coverage in government health plans and programs, and protect private insurers that choose to cover abortion care.

Today is the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Hyde Amendment, a law that prohibits the use of federal funds for abortion, with narrow exceptions.

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This rule is a violation of our reproductive freedoms and has been deeply harmful to AANHPI women+. About 4.62m Asian women & 613,000 Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women are enrolled in Medicaid.

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Our hearts are with survivors today and always. Abortion funds and clinics are often support systems for survivors in the aftermath of sexual violence, and we always will be. Please take care of yourselves during this heavy news cycle and know that we're in this fight with you: nnaf.org/1n.

nnaf.orgWhat We Know About the ‘Cornell Seven’ Rape CaseA Jane Doe sued Cornell and seven current and former students alleging the school failed to protect her after she was raped at a frat house.

On October 3rd, we’ll be honoring Christine Wells-Wonsley, mother of Nolan Wells, at our 30th Anniversary Celebration. Also attending as a special guest will be Ben Crump, one of the lawyers who's been instrumental to seeking justice for Christine and her family. napawf.org/celebration/

This week, our Communications Manager, Lasamee Kettavong, and our Senior Organizing Manager, May Thach, a screening of @dwanimation.bsky.social movie “Forgotten Island.” It was an incredible event.

Lasamee & May also spoke about the work of NAPAWF & how the film reflects a foundational aspect of NAPAWF’s mission: that it’s the power of love and friendship that makes our work sustainable. Don’t miss out on seeing “Forgotten Island,” Premiering on September 25th!

napawf.orgNAPAWF 30th Anniversary Celebration | Tickets and Event DetailsJoin NAPAWF’s 30th Anniversary in Los Angeles on October 3, 2026. View honorees, event details, hotel information, and purchase tickets.

22 Sept

We’re thrilled to announce that the @msfoundation.bsky.social will be joining us as special guests for our 30th Anniversary Celebration! The Ms. Foundation has been one of our biggest supporters over the last 30 years. To attend or sponsor this incredible event, head to napawf.org/celebration/

19 Sept

We’re two weeks away from our 30th Anniversary Celebration & we’re so excited to honor some incredible advocates and creators, and host our beloved community for a night of celebration, reflection, and dreaming big. Tickets are still available, so come join us 10/3 in LA! napawf.org/celebration/

18 Sept

We’re excited to announce that Academy Award-nominated filmmaker and advocate Renée Tajima-Peña, director of the landmark documentary Who Killed Vincent Chin?, will join our 30th Anniversary Evening of Community on October 3 as a guest and presenter to honoree Christine Wells-Wonsley.

18 Sept

Tickets are still available! Head to napawf.org/celebration/ to purchase your ticket!

16 Sept

Our partners at @aapd.com are launching a new learning program to help people explore their experiences related to their health condition, or changing body and/or mind, and they want to hear from AANHPI communities!

bit.lyCommunity Input for New Learning Program - AAPDAre you dealing with a health condition, an aging or changing body or mind? We want to talk to you!

16 Sept

To take their survey head to bit.ly/AAPD-Learnin.... The survey is open until Friday, October 9h, and is available in English, Spanish, ASL/Audio-Described, and Easy-Read format.

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15 Sept

Today is NHPI Women’s Equal Pay Day, a stark reminder of the pay gap between Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women and non-Hispanic men. NHPI women earn just 67¢ for every $1 paid to white, non-Hispanic men–and some face even wider gaps. Pay equity can’t wait.

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15 Sept

Today is a perfect day to advocate & mobilize Check your voter registration at equalrights.quorum.us/campaign/168..., share this message, and stand with NHPI women. #NHPIWomensEqualPayDay #EqualPay #PayGap #GenderEquality #Vote

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11 Sept

Laws that restrict who can buy or rent property based on where they come from revive a long history of treating Asian American communities as suspect. @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social database tracks these discriminatory proposals & offers resources: advancingjustice-aajc.quorum.us/antiprofiling

9 Sept

Meet one of the beneficiaries of NAPAWF’s 30th Anniversary celebration: the Gender Justice Collaborative 🎉 As NAPAWF celebrates 30 years of impact, we’re proud to support organizations like these that are showing up for their communities every day.

9 Sept

Funds raised on October 3 will support the seven grassroots organizations that are part of GJC. Buy your ticket to join us in LA or donate at napawf.org/celebration/

8 Sept

We’re excited to announce that Anjuli Sastry Krbechek and Emily Kwong, co-founders of the "Inheriting" podcast, will be honored at our 30th Anniversary Celebration this October for their work amplifying AANHPI voices.

8 Sept

Produced by LAist and distributed by NPR, “Inheriting” is a narrative podcast that explores the stories of AANHPI families and how their experiences are shaped by history. Its second season will focus on how U.S. immigration policy impacts the lives of AANHPI communities across the country.

8 Sept

Created and produced by an entirely AANHPI team, we’re delighted to honor these visionary creators!

Rest in peace to feminist icon Gloria Steinem. As a journalist, activist, organizer, and funder, she built so much of the modern women’s movement.

In 2015, Gloria Steinem met with participants of our Reproductive Justice Reproductive Justice Leadership, Amplification, Mobilization, and Power Building (RJ LAMP) - a program that convened young women from across the country to learn about storytelling for social change.

Gloria once said, “Telling each other our stories is the single most revolutionary act.” We’ll honor her legacy by continuing to tell ours.

Rest in peace to feminist icon Gloria Steinem. As a journalist, activist, organizer, and funder, she built so much of the modern women’s movement.

The Ms. Foundation, co-founded by Gloria Steinem, was one of NAPAWF’s earliest supporters. The Foundation helped send our founding sisters to Beijing for the UN World Conference on Women, where they first saw the need for a national feminist organization dedicated to AAPI women.

Thirty years later, NAPAWF would not be here without the early support of the Ms. Foundation and its belief in our vision.

napawf.orgNAPAWF 30th Anniversary Gala Sponsorship OpportunitiesBecome a sponsor of NAPAWF's 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles. Support AAPI women and gender-expansive leaders while receiving recognition, visibility, and engagement opportunities.

Thank you to the sponsors of our 30th Anniversary Celebration who are making this event possible and investing in the future of NAPAWF’s work: @ppfa.org, @aclu.org, @reproductivefreedomforall.org Berlin Rosen, Morgan Stanley, @ifwhenhow.bsky.social, and AAPI in Philanthropy!

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, check out napawf.org/celebration/...

2 Sept

🤩 We’re excited to announce the incredible @yourfriendlilan.bsky.social will be hosting our 30th Anniversary Celebration! Lilan has been a longtime friend and we’re honored by her continued support of our work. Head to napawf.org/celebration/ to learn more and buy your ticket.

docs.google.comPublic Charge Rule: What You Need to KnowPublic Charge: What You Need to Know The federal government has a new public charge rule and removed the previous rule. You may feel worried or confused about using benefits. But public charge does…

1 Sept

Changes to public charge go into effect September 18th and will impact immigrants who are applying for their green cards. These changes are discriminatory, plain & simple. Learn more about public charge and your rights at: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

28 Aug

🤩 Thank you Michelle Kwan for your kind words & belief in our work! We’re honored to be in community with such an incredible and inspiring leader, & grateful for your support. If you want to learn more about or purchase tickets to our 30th Anniversary Celebration, head to napawf.org/celebration/

21 Aug

This October, we are proud to recognize Christine Wells-Wonsley as an honoree at NAPAWF's 30th anniversary event in Los Angeles. A portion of funds raised through the evening will support the Wells-Wonsley family through this incredibly difficult time.

Our organization was founded to ensure AANHPI women have the power to advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities. We are honored to uplift Christine as she embodies this mission and continues to fight for Nolan.

21 Aug

Learn more about the event on our website at napawf.org/celebration

Christine is the mother of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black and Filipino American young man whose death has left his family grieving and searching for answers.