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Latinas.

Transforming Communities.

Mujeres Latinas en Acción supports survivors, builds leaders, and amplifies the voices of Latinas through bilingual, culturally grounded services.

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Supporting Latine survivors of sexual violence across the country
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Our Core Programs

Rooted in Empowerment

We provide culturally grounded, bilingual support services that uplift Latina survivors, nurture leaders, and strengthen families across our community.

Domestic
Violence Support

Confidential, compassionate help for survivors. Our advocates provide counseling, legal support, and safety planning in English and Spanish.

Sexual
Violence

The Sexual Assault program offers comprehensive services to support and empower survivors on their healing journey and to help prevent sexual violence.

Maria
Mangual Center

In 2023, Mujeres honored one of the principal founders by launching the Maria Mangual Center that focuses on providing additional support and resources to participants of Mujeres’ Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence programs.

Empresarias
del Futuro

Empresarias del Futuro is an educational training program in Spanish for women interested in beginning or expanding their small business, leading them on the road to obtaining financial independence.

Parent Support

The Parent Support program offers comprehensive services to improve interpersonal relationships in families with a focus on parent-child relationships.

Community Engagement
& Mobilization Program

The Community Engagement & Mobilization program mobilizes community members to become civically engaged around issues of economic justice, immigrant justice, gender-based violence, and women’s health.

Supervised Visitation
& Safe Exchange Program

The Supervised Visitation & Safe Exchange Program ensures that children can maintain meaningful relationships with visiting parents in a safe, supportive, and neutral environment.

From Our Community

Follow us @mujereslatinas for the latest stories, celebrations, and behind-the-scenes moments.

✨Big news from @mujereslatinasenaccion !

We are thrilled to welcome Angela Anderson Guerrero, PhD as our new President & Chief Executive Officer! 🎉

A longtime leader, advocate, and researcher, Angela brings 25+ years of experience empowering Latinas across the U.S. and the Americas.

Rooted in lived experience and a deep commitment to equity, she will lead us into our next chapter with heart, vision, and purpose. 💜

Read full announcement at link in bio!

Bienvenida, Angela!

#LatinaLeaders #MujeresLatinas #Equity #CommunityPower #MujeresEnAcción #EnAccion

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✨Big news from @mujereslatinasenaccion ! We are thrilled to welcome Angela Anderson Guerrero, PhD as our new President & Chief Executive Officer! 🎉 A longtime leader, advocate, and researcher, Angela brings 25+ years of experience empowering Latinas across the U.S. and the Americas. Rooted in lived experience and a deep commitment to equity, she will lead us into our next chapter with heart, vision, and purpose. 💜 Read full announcement at link in bio! Bienvenida, Angela! #LatinaLeaders #MujeresLatinas #Equity #CommunityPower #MujeresEnAcción #EnAccion

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📣 RECORDATORIO: No se pierdan el proximo Café en Acción el jueves 11 de septiembre.
#informate #comunidad #lideres #EnAccion

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‼️NUEVA UBICACIÓN‼️

📍Registrate aqui: https://forms.office.com/r/LpE7NKVDVd o llamenos al 773-890-7676.

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Conoce a Ángel, nuestro maestro de ceremonias, quien nos estará contagiando con su energía durante Mercado73

@theantidiettrainer

¡Nos vemos allí!
Regístrate aquí: https://bit.ly/43vrMLY

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Conoce a Ángel, nuestro maestro de ceremonias, quien nos estará contagiando con su energía durante Mercado73 @theantidiettrainer ¡Nos vemos allí! Regístrate aquí: https://bit.ly/43vrMLY

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📣💜 ¡Les emperamos mañana! Disfruta de deliciosos platillos tradicionales mientras exploras una hermosa selección de artesanías, artículos hechos a mano, regalos únicos y mucho más.

¡Únete a nosotros para comprar y quédate para disfrutar de las rifas, la música y el ambiente comunitario!

Regístrate aquí: https://bit.ly/43vrMLY

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✨A big THANK YOU to our 2025 Mercado73 sponsors! ✨ Thank you for supporting Latina-owned businesses.

06/28/2025
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
4830 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60609

We`ll see you there!
Register here: https://bit.ly/43vrMLY

BMO U.S. MSU Federal Credit Union

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¡Solo falta una semana! Join Mujeres Latinas en Acción for our family-friendly Mercado73, featuring over 30 Latina-owned businesses!

Regístrate aquí: https://bit.ly/43vrMLY

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¿Sabías que...? Este año, nos complace presentar un nuevo nombre: Mercado73, una evolución de nuestro querido bazar que continúa honrando la cultura, la energía y el espíritu emprendedor de nuestras participantes de Empresarias del Futuro. 💜

¡Nos vemos allí!
Regístrate aquí: https://bit.ly/43vrMLY

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¿Sabías que...? Este año, nos complace presentar un nuevo nombre: Mercado73, una evolución de nuestro querido bazar que continúa honrando la cultura, la energía y el espíritu emprendedor de nuestras participantes de Empresarias del Futuro. 💜 ¡Nos vemos allí! Regístrate aquí: https://bit.ly/43vrMLY

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📣 RECORDATORIO: No se pierdan el proximo Café en Acción. Nos vemos el jueves a las 5:00 P.M.

#informate #comunidad #lideres #EnAccion

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The Reality
We Face

Our trauma-informed team
has supported over

10,000

survivors since our founding.

1 in 3

Latinas experience domestic violence in their lifetime.

15%

of Latina survivors report abuse due to fear, language barriers, or lack of resources.

70%

of Mujeres’ clients are survivors seeking life-changing support.

Upcoming Events

Get #enAccion with us throughout the month as we raise awareness and share resources with our community!

  • 10/01/2025
  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Pilsen

Community Canvassing Day

This invitation is open to all in the community with limited sign-ups available. Esta invitación está abierta a todos con inscripciones limitadas.
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  • 10/14/2025
  • All day
  • Instagram

Ask Me Anything

Our domestic violence team is taking over our social media this week! Tune in to ask the team anything and learn more about their work
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  • 10/20/2025
  • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Chicago

Community Vigil & Art Gallery

Join Mujeres for a vigil in memory of those who lost their lives due to domestic violence, featuring art gallery showcasing the resilience and strength of survivors.
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Her Future

Your donation powers healing, safety, and leadership. Every dollar supports Latina survivors, youth, and families on their path to resilience and empowerment.
Target: $10,000
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Last year, 3,200 women received critical services thanks to your generosity.

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