Reposted by napawfAsAmNews @asamnews.bsky.social · 12hasamnews.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 011
napawf @napawf.org · 11hHere are some early findings from In Focus, our new annual study examining the issues shaping AANHPI women and gender-expansive people nationwide! 👇 100
napawf @napawf.org · 19hToday 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. 100
Reposted by napawfNational Network of Abortion Funds @abortionfunds.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Our 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. 151
napawf @napawf.org · 26/09/2026On 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/ 010
napawf @napawf.org · 24/09/2026This 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. 100
napawf @napawf.org · 22/09/2026We’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/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. 000
napawf @napawf.org · 19/09/2026We’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/ 000
napawf @napawf.org · 18/09/2026We’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.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. 100
napawf @napawf.org · 16/09/2026Our 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! 100
napawf @napawf.org · 15/09/2026Today 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.equalrights.quorum.usEqual Rights AdvocatesEqual Rights Advocates 100
napawf @napawf.org · 11/09/2026Laws 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/antiprofilingadvancingjustice-aajc.quorum.usAsian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJCAsian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC 000
napawf @napawf.org · 09/09/2026Meet 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. 100
napawf @napawf.org · 08/09/2026We’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. 100
napawf @napawf.org · 03/09/2026Rest in peace to feminist icon Gloria Steinem. As a journalist, activist, organizer, and funder, she built so much of the modern women’s movement. 100
napawf @napawf.org · 03/09/2026Thank 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!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. 111
napawf @napawf.org · 02/09/2026🤩 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. 000
napawf @napawf.org · 01/09/2026Changes 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...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… 000
napawf @napawf.org · 28/08/2026🤩 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/ 000
napawf @napawf.org · 21/08/2026This 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. 100
napawf @napawf.org · 19/08/2026Nolan Wells would have been 19 today. He should still be alive. His family deserves a transparent and thorough investigation into his death and the support of our communities. We will continue showing up for Christine and her family, and echoing her demand for justice. napawf.org/news/as-nola...napawf.orgAs Nolan Wells’ Family Approaches 40 Days Without Answers, NAPAWF and Partners Demand Full Transparency - NAPAWFFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: napawf@berlinrosen.com Joined by community and advocacy partners, the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) holds the family of Nolan Wells close as… 012
Reposted by napawfNational Immigration Law Center @nilc.org · 17/08/2026In this era of government-sanctioned cruelty and relentless attacks on immigrants, we're committed to fighting back & defending our communities. That's why we created a Solidarity Guide with ways you can protect your immigrant neighbors, your community & yourself. Read more: bit.ly/4bPRRcqbit.lySolidarity Guide for Defending Immigrant CommunitiesThis solidarity guide is designed to help everyone continue to fight back with practical guidance to help protect your immigrant neighbors, your community, and yourself. 02216
napawf @napawf.org · 18/08/2026As one of the fastest growing racial demographics & a powerful voting bloc, AANHPI communities face racialized disinformation designed to disempower us from exercising our full political power. Learn more at www.asianamdisinfo.org/resources/aa...asianamdisinfo.orgAAPI Voters and Election Disinformation - Asian American Disinformation TableThis guide provides an accessible overview of how AAPI communities are uniquely targeted and some of the most common election-related narratives circulating today. 000
napawf @napawf.org · 17/08/2026July was busy, to say the least! Our staff spent the month educating, building community, and engaging in policy advocacy. Here’s the July recap: 100
Reposted by napawfReproductive Freedom Caucus @reprocaucus.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Over 4 decades after the dangerous, deadly #GlobalGagRule was first enacted, Trump administration have expanded the policy to unprecedented levels, undermining the health, safety, and future of communities around the world. (1/2) 112
napawf @napawf.org · 13/08/2026August Recess is the perfect time to use your power and help us protect and expand abortion access. This is your chance to make a difference. Show up, speak out, and tell Congress what’s on your minds! Access our August Recess Toolkit at: napawf.org/resources/au... 010
napawf @napawf.org · 07/08/2026We couldn't be more excited to have Lilan Bowden joining us at our 30th Anniversary Gala as our MC! Lilan is actress and director based out of Los Angeles and also performs live comedy. We know she'll fill the evening with fun and laughter ✨ Join us on October 3rd at the Omni Hotel in Los Angeles! 100
Reposted by napawfifwhenhow @ifwhenhow.bsky.social · 06/08/2026SELF-MANAGED ABORTION IS NOT A CRIME. Finding the best ways to navigate a system set on blocking abortion access does not make someone a "villain." At the root of cases like this is abortion stigma. Visit @jessicavalenti.bsky.social's Abortion, Every Day for more: tinyurl.com/NCArrest 052
napawf @napawf.org · 06/08/2026Moms have enough to worry about. Getting paid fairly is one item we could take off the list, but we need to pass policies like the FAMILY Act first. Learn more! #MomsEqualPayDay nationalpartnership.org/wp-content/u...nationalpartnership.org 000
napawf @napawf.org · 04/08/2026From medicine to politics to the arts, Asian-American women have always been powerful leaders, innovators, and trailblazers. Read more about these six women who have shaped our world & inspired AANHPI communities for generations to come! ⬇️ 101
napawf @napawf.org · 31/07/2026Congress’ August Recess is a key opportunity for us to meet with our elected officials and advocate for policies that will enable our communities to thrive! Make the most of this opportunity with our August Recess Toolkit: napawf.org/resources/august-recess-toolkitnapawf.orgAugust Recess Constituent Engagement Toolkit - NAPAWFDownload NAPAWF's August Recess Advocacy Toolkit with resources on the HEAL Act, EACH Act, constituent meetings, social media, and reproductive justice advocacy. 010
napawf @napawf.org · 23/07/2026A recent blog post from @nilc.org details the devastating impacts H.R. 1 has had, and will continue to have, on low-income immigrant communities’ ability to access vital services like SNAP and Medicaid. Read the full post, including the stories of those impacted: www.nilc.org/articles/hun... 010
napawf @napawf.org · 22/07/2026Cases of noncitizens voting, like what occurred in New Jersey, are extremely uncommon. We cannot let this isolated instance become weaponized to pass xenophobic and racist restrictions that jeopardize our basic right to participate in our democracy. 000
napawf @napawf.org · 22/07/2026This #BlackWomensEqualPayDay, we're calling on policymakers to take action and urge the EEOC to continue collecting critical data that makes the enforcement of civil rights protections possible. Together, we must protect critical civil rights infrastructure. 011
napawf @napawf.org · 20/07/2026#ForAllOurFutures campaign from @allaboveall.bsky.social is a public commitment to the future our communities deserve. It’s a powerful assertion that reproductive justice includes all of us and is more than single right, law, or court case. Read the full resolution: ForAllOurFutures.org/resolutionforallourfutures.orgFor All Our Futures | reproductive justiceFor All Our Futures is working toward a future that is healthy, equitable, and just. It's time to think bigger and act bolder in order to reimagine the American Dream. And that begins with… 010
napawf @napawf.org · 16/07/2026The August recess is one of the best opportunities to meet with our Members of Congress, build direct relationships, & advocate for policy change that addresses the needs of our communities. Our resource can help you make the most of this time. Find it at napawf.org/resources/au...napawf.orgAugust Recess Constituent Engagement Toolkit - NAPAWFDownload NAPAWF's August Recess Advocacy Toolkit with resources on the HEAL Act, EACH Act, constituent meetings, social media, and reproductive justice advocacy. 010
napawf @napawf.org · 15/07/2026🧵 A survey from @aapidata.bsky.social in partnership with NORC of the University of Chicago & @apnews.com reveals that the majority of AAPI adults agree the U.S. is no longer a great place for immigrants. Read on for highlights about AAPI attitudes about the U.S. in this political moment. 100
napawf @napawf.org · 14/07/2026🧵 The model minority myth isn’t just a falsehood about Asian Americans–it’s a dangerous belief that actively undermines our communities. So what exactly is the model minority myth? 110
napawf @napawf.org · 09/07/2026📣 It’s big, it’s bold, it’s glam–it’s NAPAWF’s 30th Anniversary Gala! This incredible celebration will take place on October 3rd in Los Angeles at The Omni! Visit www.napawf.org/gala and stay tuned for more info and updates! ✨ 000
napawf @napawf.org · 08/07/2026Our time at in Minneapolis at #aaja26 has left us feeling inspired & empowered by the connections we made, stories we shared, & discussions we led on democracy, immigrant justice, & reproductive justice as it relates to AANHPI communities. 100
napawf @napawf.org · 07/07/2026We’re proud to be part of Abortion Access Now, a powerful campaign fighting for abortion access and reproductive justice for all by organizing and educating communities, providers, and policy makers. Check out Abortion Access Now at abortionaccessnowcampaign.org! 001
napawf @napawf.org · 03/07/2026On the anniversary of the Dobbs decision, we joined our partners in D.C. to share stories & talk with @repcasar.bsky.social, @pallone.house.gov, & @frost.house.gov about what we want to see when it comes to protecting our right to abortion. It was an event we're proud to have been a part of it! 010
napawf @napawf.org · 01/07/2026Join us over on Instagram (@napawf) for a chat with our Senior Director of Policy about the SCOTUS’ recent rulings on birthright citizenship & trans student athletes, and how these cases impact AANHPI communities. 000
napawf @napawf.org · 01/07/2026Though we are relieved that the Supreme Court ruled to uphold the constitutionally protected right of birthright citizenship, we must stay vigilant. This was just one attack out of many within a broader effort to shrink who can fully participate in our democracy. 010
napawf @napawf.org · 24/06/2026Four years ago today, SCOTUS overturned Roe & gave politicians the right to police decisions that should belong only to a pregnant person & their doctor, opening the floodgates to attacks on our reproductive freedom. We won't accept this as the status quo. We all deserve access to abortion care. 000
napawf @napawf.org · 23/06/2026Are you headed to @aajaofficial.sky.social #aaja26? Join Christina & @19thnews on 6/26 at 9:00 am for a panel about the intersections of economic justice, immigrant rights, & reproductive freedom–and what we’re doing to build a movement that wins! Then join us for a coffee reception until 10:30 am. 010
napawf @napawf.org · 22/06/2026Celebrate pride with us by joining our Executive Director, Christina Baal-Owens for a conversation with Kat Evasco, Executive Director of @nqapia.bsky.social on IG Live, today, June 22 at 4:30pm ET. We’ll get to hear about Kat’s experience growing up Queer and AANHPI in the 90s! 000
napawf @napawf.org · 18/06/2026📣 NEW EXPLAINER VIDEO! From our friends at Latina Institute–watch & join a growing movement, one that fights for reproductive justice AND immigrant justice. There’s no separating the two. Learn more about how these issues are interconnected, and how we can all get involved!youtu.beImmigration Justice Is Reproductive JusticeWatch the video to learn why our communities deserve healthcare, not cages. 020
napawf @napawf.org · 17/06/2026Say hi to Gyan, our Director of Finance! Gyan takes care of accounting and financial management, reporting, planning, and analysis. To say our work couldn’t happen without him is an understatement. Swipe to learn about Gyan, why he got involved in NAPAWF, and what he’s up to off the clock! 000
napawf @napawf.org · 15/06/2026Our Sr. Director of Policy, Fajer Saeed Ebrahim, recently sat down with Repro Rights NOW to discuss a new NC proposal that would ban abortion at any stage of pregnancy and what it reveals about the future of the anti-abortion movement: reprorights.substack.com/p/beyond-ban...reprorights.substack.comBeyond Bans: The Next Phase of the Anti-Abortion MovementA North Carolina proposal reflects a growing push toward fetal personhood, criminal penalties, and new restrictions in the post-Dobbs era. 011