The National Federation of Democratic Women was established in 1971 as a means of supporting women’s
voices within the Democratic Party. Like the National Federation, the New Jersey Federation of
Democratic Women holds annual conferences and activities designed to support the extraordinary group of
women who support its goals and ideals.
During the period 1972-1977, the NFDW gained recognition from the Democratic National Committee as the
official women's organization and received a seat on the DNC Executive Committee and three seats on the DNC.
To date, it is the only women’s organization given that privilege. The NJFDW is one of 37 chapters in states
across the country and U.S. territories.
