Resolution for the NAACP to Support the Equal Rights Amendment

WHEREAS, The NAACP has historically been at the forefront of the fight for civil rights, social justice, and equality for all people; and

WHEREAS, The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) seeks to guarantee equal legal rights for all Americans, regardless of sex, by enshrining gender equality in the United States Constitution; and

WHEREAS, Systemic discrimination and gender-based disparities continue to affect wages, employment opportunities, healthcare access, and legal protections, disproportionately impacting women of color; and

WHEREAS, The ratification of the ERA would provide stronger legal recourse for individuals facing gender-based discrimination and reinforce protections against laws and policies that perpetuate inequality; and

WHEREAS, The NAACP has long advocated equal rights and protections under the law, aligning with the core principles of the ERA; and

WHEREAS, Ensuring constitutional gender equality advances the broader struggle for racial, economic, and social justice, benefiting marginalized communities nationwide.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the NAACP reaffirms the 2023 and 2024 Resolutions confirming its commitment to gender equality and fully supports the ratification and implementation of the Equal Rights Amendment.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the NAACP actively advocates for the ERA through legislative engagement, public education, and coalition-building with organizations dedicated to gender justice.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the NAACP urge Congress and relevant governing bodies to recognize the ERA as the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and take all necessary steps to ensure its full enforcement and implementation.