Economic insecurity has long been tied to gender-based inequities. Cis women, girls, trans people, and nonbinary folks are more likely than men to live in poverty, hold minimum wage jobs, require public assistance, and be denied unemployment benefits. These workers are often deprived of equal opportunity in the workplace because of gender discrimination, including harassment, gender stereotyping, and discrimination based on pregnancy and gender identity, problems made worse for those targeted  by racist and classist structures. 

Since 1978, Legal Voice has been fighting in the courts and the legislature for economic justice and workplace equity for all who face gender discrimination. We will continue to wage these battles until all people have access to the economic security they and their families deserve.

Legal Voice plays a crucial role in the lives of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Gender-based violence is prevalent in our society and affects women and trans people in many ways, so ending it is no simple task. That is why our work goes beyond holding perpetrators accountable and focuses on improving the law to help survivors get and stay safe. Survivors often face roadblocks to safety in housing, employment, school, emergency rooms—even in courtrooms. Through litigation, legislative advocacy, and community education, we work tirelessly to eliminate barriers to safety and support for survivors and their children.