Everyone is equal under the law and is entitled, without discrimination, to equal protection.
“Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” Twenty-four little words with a big impact. On January 17, 2025, President Biden issued a strong statement declaring that the Equal Rights Amendment had been ratified and is the law of the land. Now, Congress should affirm that ERA is the 28th Amendment to the Constitution.
Here are 2 actions you can take now to show your support for the ERA:
- Learn more about the current status of the ERA and sign the petition to show your support.
- Use this toolkit with graphics to raise awareness for the ERA.
Article 7 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights says:
All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination.