Throughout history women have faced barriers that impede their economic freedoms. From the women’s suffrage movement to the continued fight for Equal Pay legislation, the YWCA of Brooklyn has remained committed to ensure the continued economic independence of women throughout the global community.

Our Advocacy Agenda includes:
- Guaranteeing equal pay for women
- Reforms in government assistance programs
- Increasing access to workforce development
- Ensuring that affordable higher education options are available for women and girls