The National Council of Women of the United States, Inc., is a coalition of organizations and individuals representing all races, creeds and traditions, is dedicated to the realization of full participation by women in every aspect of society.

In 1848, some of the leaders of NCW/US worked to abolish slavery. Thereafter, NCW/US members gave priority to end child labor and improve conditions in the workplace and women's suffrage.

The council continues to address the diverse concerns of women in pursuit of social, economic and political equality. NCW/US works for the education, participation and advancement of women to make equality for women a national obligation.

The National Council of Women/US is the oldest non-sectarian women's voluntary organization in America. Non-partisan and not-for-profit, the Council is a coalition of independent member organizations as well as individual members with constituency throughout the United States.

NCW/US is a United Nations Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) accredited by the UN Deptartment of Public Information and the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) with Consultative Status. NCW/US is a 501(C)3 tax exempt organization.