Women's Suffrage in New York State
History of the Movement
The Suffrage Commission honored the centennial of women's suffrage from 2017 to 2020.
A collection representing a portion of the historic suffrage struggle and its groundbreaking victories.
The historic women who led the women's suffrage movement and carved the path for gender equality.
Explore the History
Step into the past to recapture the spirit of suffragists who raised their voices and ignited change.
Visit the many parks, homes, museums and more honoring the fight for women's rights in New York.
Continuing the Fight for Women's Rights
Our state will ensure that abortion remains safe, legal, and accessible for all who need it.
Two new laws increase the resources available for pregnant mothers, including expanded Medicaid coverage.
Melanie's Law allows courts to issue orders of protection to family or household members of named victims, r...
Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera emerged from Stonewall in 1969 as leaders in the Gay Liberation Movement...
New laws expand protections for the LGBTQ+ community and those who have been victims of sex trafficking.
A new report will analyze the impact of COVID-19 on women in the workplace, focusing on the multi-layered ge...
New York Leads on Equal Rights
Abortion access is available to all New Yorkers and for those coming from outside of New York State.
The Red Flag Law prevents individuals who show signs of being a threat to themselves or others from purchasi...
The Adult Survivors Act creates a one-year lookback window for survivors of sexual assault that occurred whe...
New initiatives streamline the child care application process and expand access to child care state wide.
New York State has surpassed its 30 percent Minority- and Women-owned Businesses utilization goal every year...
NYS is updating its nation-leading sexual harassment prevention policy to further strengthen workplace prote...