by Florida NOW
Orlando, FL — The Florida National Organization for Women (FL NOW) strongly condemns the administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from 66 international organizations, a sweeping move that accelerates the nation’s retreat from global cooperation at a moment when international collaboration is essential to addressing shared challenges.
by Florida NOW
For Immediate Release: January 8, 2026 by President Julie Kent, Florida NOW, president@flnow.org
Orlando, FL —The Florida National Organization for Women (FL NOW) is horrified and outraged by the killing of a 37-year-old woman by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minnesota. According to publicly available reports, the woman was shot and killed while in her car during an ICE operation. This devastating and unconscionable act demands immediate transparency, accountability, and justice.
by Florida NOW
For Immediate Release: January 5, 2026 President Julie Kent, Florida NOW,
Orlando, FL — The Florida National Organization for Women (FL NOW) condemns the Trump administration’s violent escalation in Venezuela, which has intensified instability, deepened humanitarian suffering, and placed women, children, and marginalized communities at great risk. Reports from international observers, human rights organizations, and regional partners describe a rapidly deteriorating situation marked by civilian harm, forced displacement, and the breakdown of essential services.