The National Organization for Women (NOW) was founded in 1966 with the mission of promoting equal rights and opportunities for women. It was important because it was one of the first major women's rights organizations in the United States and played a key role in advancing women's rights issues such as reproductive rights, equal pay, and ending discrimination in the workplace and the legal system. NOW also helped to raise public awareness about sexism and gender inequality and served as a platform for women to come together and share their experiences and ideas for change.
