{"id":36361,"date":"2025-03-25T17:15:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T17:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=36361"},"modified":"2025-03-25T17:15:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T17:15:25","slug":"mayor-adams-celebrates-milestone-in-making-nyc-most-women-forward-city-in-nation-announces-new-efforts-to-address-womens-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/36361","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Adams celebrates milestone in making NYC most women-forward city in nation, announces new efforts to address women\u2019s safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced progress toward making New York City a national leader on gender equity, including for transgender and gender expansive New Yorkers, with the ambitious goal of becoming the most women-forward city in the United States.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As part of his third state of the city address, Mayor Adams unveiled \u201cwomen forward NYC: an action plan for gender equity,\u201d a more than $43 million investment aimed at making New York City a national leader on gender equity.<\/p>\n

In the first year of programming, all of the 43 commitments\u00a0in the action plan were launched or completed, serving over 300,000 New Yorkers.<\/p>\n

Building off the success of the first year of Women Forward NYC, the action plan is expanding to meet the critical safety concerns felt by women, girls, and gender expansive New Yorkers in 2025.<\/p>\n

In addition to continued support services provided through ongoing programming from the initial commitments made by the city, 30 new and expanded programs\u00a0will help to continue to drive towards Women Forward NYC\u2019s 2030 goals.<\/p>\n

The new additional programming will focus on holistic supports to reduce violence against women, girls, and gender expansive New Yorkers, including community safety, domestic safety, housing stability, health and medical safety, and financial empowerment initiatives.<\/p>\n

New Yorkers can visit the re-launched\u00a0women.nyc, a one-stop shop website, to learn more about the action plan and access city services to support women and families.<\/p>\n

\u201cLast year, our administration laid out a vision, invested tens of millions in programs, and brought nearly every city agency to the table with a clear goal in mind: making New York City a national leader in gender equity,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor Adams.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018Women Forward NYC\u2019 was our ambitious plan to turn that goal into action, and I\u2019m proud to say promises made, promises kept. We\u2019ve completed or started every commitment we laid out, and plan to go even further by prioritizing women\u2019s safety. New York City leads the nation in many ways \u2014 now, it\u2019s time to pick up the baton and run ever further to be the most women-forward city in America.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUnder Mayor Adams’ leadership, New York City is setting ambitious goals for gender equity and achieving tangible progress in advancing the rights and opportunities of women and girls,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0<\/strong>Deputy Mayor Ana J. Almanzar.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith initiatives like\u00a0\u2018Women Forward NYC\u2019\u00a0and the creation of\u00a0NYC Her Future, we are fostering a brighter, more equitable future, providing critical support and pathways to success for young women and girls across our city. These efforts reinforce our commitment to safety, economic empowerment, and health care access, positioning New York as a model of opportunity and equity for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am excited to celebrate the continued progress of the \u2018Women Forward NYC\u2019 initiative as it cements our city\u2019s position as a global leader in advancing gender equity and women\u2019s rights,\u201d said\u00a0Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor for Administration Camille Joseph Varlack.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis expansion builds on our success in empowering young women, girls, and gender-expansive New Yorkers by connecting them to essential programs and services. With these 30 new and expanded programs, we\u2019ll carry on our fight against long-standing issues and disparities, and finally make New York City safer, more affordable, and truly inclusive for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Adams administration is working to make New York City the most women-forward city in the country, and that means supporting economic mobility, health, safety, and housing stability for women, girls, transgender, and gender expansive New Yorkers,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Adolfo Carri\u00f3n, Jr.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe success of the first year of the program and the addition of 30 additional safety-focused programs exemplifies this administration\u2019s commitment to women and families.\u201d<\/p>\n

Women Forward NYC employs a holistic approach to address immediate needs, tackle long-standing disparities, and solidify New York City\u2019s position as a national leader for advancing women\u2019s issues.<\/p>\n

The expanded action plan encompasses new and ongoing investments dedicated to supporting safety, totaling an additional $19 million investment between city funding, private funding, and academic partnerships \u2014 representing a successful model for public-private partnerships \u2014 to address equity across the five boroughs.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen women and girls thrive, the whole community thrives,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Mayor\u2019s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) Commissioner Saloni Sethi.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve made progress toward our \u2018Women Forward NYC\u2019 goals across a range of areas, including housing, public safety, and health equity. We will continue to do the work of implementation to see that our efforts get us ever closer to our ultimate goal of making New York City the most supportive and inclusive city for all women, girls, transgender women, and all identifying as gender expansive.\u00a0Empowering survivors through programs that prioritize their safety, housing stability, and financial empowerment is paramount to their healing. The collaboration created through \u2018Women Forward NYC\u2019 has been critical to ENDGBV’s ability to enhance community-based supports for survivors, develop new programs to intervene with young people who have demonstrated abusive behavior, and identify models to better support at-risk survivors. We are looking forward to building on these successes with new initiatives focused on enhancing hospital-based responses and adding capacity at our five borough-based Family Justice Centers to support family literacy and meet survivors’ housing related needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWomen’s health has been an afterthought\u00a0for too long,\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>said\u00a0<\/strong>New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Acting Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the Health Department, we are proud to collaborate with our partners as we work to increase lifespan and meet the goals outlined\u00a0in\u00a0HealthyNYC, including\u00a0reducing health inequities, maternal mortality, and chronic conditions by connecting the women in our city to critical services. We\u00a0will continue to prioritize women\u2019s health, including reproductive health \u2014 now and always.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the heart of our vision for a more equitable city is the belief that every woman, girl, and TGNCNB New Yorker deserves the support, access and opportunity to reach their fullest potential,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Chief Equity Officer and Mayor\u2019s Office of Equity & Racial Justice Commissioner Sideya Sherman.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith initiatives such as NYC Her Future that are creating pathways for young women and girls of color to succeed to the efforts of the New York City Commission on Gender Equity in championing reproductive knowledge and justice, we are empowering young women and girls, especially those in communities of color, to build successful futures. These investments reflect our commitment to addressing disparities and creating lasting opportunities for\u00a0all.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am proud to serve as the founding executive director of NYC Her Future a dedicated city office focused on advancing the lives of young women throughout New York City. At NYC Her Future, we understand that empowering young women means not only investing in their futures but also recognizing the rich cultural backgrounds and families they belong to,\u201d said\u00a0NYC Her Future Executive Director Nathifa Forde.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Sojourner Truth powerfully asked, ‘Ain’t I a Woman?’ \u2014 this question reminds us of the strength and resilience inherent in every woman, challenging us to honor and uplift all voices, especially those of young women from diverse backgrounds. Over the last year, NYC Her Future has launched nine new programs in collaboration with our city agency partners, emphasizing STEAM education and career exploration, mentorship, workforce development, and financial literacy. In addition to hosting multiple community events across the boroughs. Collectively, NYC Her Future has proudly served over 50,000 incredible New Yorkers to date. We are just getting started, and we look forward to remaining grounded in community, continuing to uplift young women and girls. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for the city, where every young woman can thrive and shine.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNYC Service is proud to have connected hundreds of young women and gender expansive youth to mentorship opportunities, where along with their mentors, they create stronger communities, healthier lives, and brighter futures,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Chief Service Officer Laura Rog.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether through the \u2018Women Forward NYC\u2019 initiative, we are building a culture of service and advancing gender equity in New York City.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks to Mayor Adams\u2019 commitment to \u2018Women Forward NYC,\u2019 the Mayor\u2019s Office of Criminal Justice has been able to expand our investment into New York’s justice-impacted women and their families,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor\u2019s Office of Criminal Justice Director Deanna Logan.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Visiting Family Assistance Program at Rikers Island is helping women rebuild their lives and restore family cohesion. Strong families create healthy communities and a safer New York City.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSince the start of this administration, the Department of Youth and Community Development has prioritized lifting up women within our agency and throughout our programming,\u201d said\u00a0New York Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Commissioner Keith Howard.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur success stories include supporting more than a thousand women in growing their own businesses and connecting hundreds of young women in the Summer Youth Employment Program to high-paying career fields traditionally filled by men. In partnership with NYC Her Future, the Mayor\u2019s Office of Sports, Recreation, and Wellness, and Nike, DYCD promotes team sports activities, with a strong focus on empowering girls and women in athletics. In fact, this past summer, more than half of our Summer Night Lights baseball and softball league players were young women. DYCD is proud to advance Mayor Adams\u2019 historic commitment to make New York the most women-forward city in the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFinding creative and targeted ways to connect women and families to permanent housing and easing the burdens for vulnerable New Yorkers facing housing instability drives the work that we do every day,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Department of Social Services Commissioner Molly Wasow Park.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith groundbreaking initiatives like the recently announced \u2018CRIB\u2019 pilot that provides a roadmap to stable homes for New Yorkers who are expecting, and the Affordable Housing Services program that is creating permanent homes, we are satisfying our mandate to serve at-risk New Yorkers and help them move from shelter to housing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018Women Forward NYC\u2019 represents a groundbreaking commitment to ensuring the safety, stability, and success of women and gender expansive New Yorkers,\u201d said\u00a0New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) President and CEO\u00a0Nina\u00a0Kubota.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the SCA, we are committed to advancing women in the construction industry by creating opportunities for women-owned businesses, supporting workforce development, and fostering an inclusive environment. We are proud to empower women to build not just schools, but successful careers in construction.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWomen veterans are critical to New York City’s success and vibrancy. Last year, through our \u2018Women Forward NYC\u2019: Pink and White Empowerment Luncheon, we brought women veterans together to focus on their health, wellness, and access to vital services,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Department of Veterans\u2019 Commissioner James Hendon.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year, we are building on that foundation by creating new pathways to careers in banking, insurance, and law \u2014 ensuring women who served continue to thrive in civilian life and contribute to the strength of our great city.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNYCHA\u2019s Business Pathways Program has created tremendous opportunities for so many of the female entrepreneurs who call NYCHA home,\u201d said\u00a0NYCHA Executive Vice President for Resident Services, Partnerships, and Initiatives Ukah Busgith.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy harnessing the talent and passion inherent in many of our residents and providing them with the tools they need to excel as business-owners in competitive industries, we are truly setting them up for success.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe progress made in the first year of \u2018Women Forward NYC\u2019 proves the value and strength of creating public-private partnerships to quickly and effectively help meet the needs of New Yorkers,\u201d said\u00a0Sara Gardner, chief executive officer, Fund for Public Health in New York City.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Maternal Home Collaborative will expand on the city\u2019s longstanding commitment to improving maternal health through enhanced collaboration\u00a0and coordination with advocates, providers, community-based organizations, health systems, and other relevant stakeholders\u00a0to streamline and improve a fractured maternal care landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n

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