Equal Rights Advocates Email Format
Civic and Social OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Equal Rights Advocates is a national civil rights organization focused on protecting and expanding economic and educational access for women and girls. Through a triple-pronged approach of public education, legislative advocacy, and litigation, the group addresses issues across the life-long educational experience, workplace equality, and family-friendly workplaces, aiming to reduce gender discrimination in pay, promotions, harassment, and caregiving penalties. Based in San Francisco, ERA works to advance gender justice by pursuing initiatives such as Strong Girls, Women at Work, and Access to Justice, and has a history dating back to 1974 as a leading voice in landmark efforts and high-profile cases. The organization operates within the civic and social sector, targeting women and girls as its primary beneficiaries and collaborating through advocacy and legal action to effect systemic change.