Our COVID-19 Policy Brief identifies priorities for governments and recommends measures to shape a short-term response to the gendered impact of the pandemic, and to facilitate a long-term transformative agenda for inclusive gender equality.
Testimony and Public Comments
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On September 15, Legal Momentum Senior Attorney for Economic Empowerment, Seher Khawaja, delivered expert testimony at a public hearing held by New York State's Department of Labor about the state's Sexual Harassment Prevention Model Policy. The panel was lead by New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon, New York State Division of Human Rights Commissioner Maria L. Imperial, and Counsel to the Governor Elizabeth Fine.
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Memorandum submitted to New York Governor Kathy Hochul to strongly urge her to sign A.10477/S.9427A into law without amendment.
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December 2nd, 2021, Senior Attorney Seher Khawaja delivered oral and written testimony on Int. No. 1208 and the benefits of pay transparency laws to New York City Council's Committee on Civil and Human Rights.
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Comments to the Office of the General Counsel on Docket No. FR-6111-P-02.
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Our comments to the UN's Committee on the Elimanation of Discrimination Against Women offer additional measures that States Parties can undertake to better safeguard those women and girls who are most susceptible to trafficking.
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Our comments opposing the State Department interim final rule that would deem an individual ineligible for a visa if they are determined to be a "public charge."
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Public comment submitted to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) encouraging that, contrary to proposed changes to the EEO-1 employer information report, certain data continue to be collected because of its value to advancing pay parity and gender equality.
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Written testimony on pay equity and the continuing challenges in New York City including the gender-wage gap and occupational segregation as well as innovative policy recommendations including pay transparency and expanded support strutures.
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Oral testimony on pay equity and the continuing challenges in New York City including the gender-wage gap and occupational segregation as well as innovative policy recommendations including pay transparency and expanded support strutures.
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Written comments submitted in opposition to the Department of Agriculture’s proposed regulations seeking to limit eligibility for SNAP benefits ("food stamps").
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A joint submission with Northeastern's PHRGE to the CEDAW Committee highlighting the often overlooked impact of labor trafficking on women in the United States
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