Why NAAFA?
At least one-third of the world’s population is fat, yet fat people are discriminated against in all aspects of daily life. For over 50 years, NAAFA has worked to make the world a better place for fat people through education, advocacy, and support. We are a multigenerational, intersectional social justice organization creating opportunity for big bodied people and building community for fat people and our loved ones. Our work towards #EqualityAtEverySize is changing the world!
Campaign for Size Freedom log with tag line that states, “Because every body deserves the freedom to thrive.”
All bodies deserve care, love and respect. The Campaign for Size Freedom continues the fight to end body size discrimination. The Campaign is led by NAAFA and FLARE (Fat Legal Advocacy, Rights and Education Project, a project of the law office of Brandie Solovay), and supported by Dove.
Fat Bias in the News
A stack of newspapers is shown on a blue and white background. Text reads: The Size of It” Fat Bias in the News.
NAAFA is proud to announce the new 2022 study, The Size of It: Fat Bias in the News, created in collaboration with Pamela Mejia, MS, MPH.
The NYC bill banning size discrimination is in effect!
Image is provided by NYC Commission on Human Rights. Image description: On a light purple background is an illustration of various people with a variety of body sizes and abilities in a cafe setting. To the right of the illustration is the text: Different Bodies, Same Rights. Height and weight discrimination is illegal in New York City.
Image Description: A photo of the view of the sky through an airplane window. A blue oval is in the center with text in white that reads, “Tell Southwest to prioritize accessibility for all bodies.” The logo for NAAFA and a white cutout of an airplane are also present. At the bottom is the url: naafa.org/southwest
TIME100 Health Recognizes NAAFA Executive Director Tigress Osborn
Image Description: A black square with a red border features the headline TIME100 Health. A headshot of NAAFA Executive Director Tigress Osborn is in the center. Tigress is a fat, middle aged Black woman with light brown skin and dark brown hair. She is wearing a purple shirt and gold glasses.
Image is a square with a peach background and shows the NAAFA logo at the top. Below reads "Become a recurring donor and join the" with the NAAFA POD (Passionate Ongoing Donors) Logo. At the bottom reads, "naafa.org/pod" linked to the POD giving form.
White text on Black background reads BLACK LIVES MATTER. The blue and white logo of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance is shown at the bottom. Pic is a live link to the statement.