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Mujeres Latinas en Acción empowers Latinas through providing services which reflect their values and culture and being an advocate on the issues that make a difference in their lives.
Mujeres Latinas en Acción released the Latina Portrait: Latinas and Sexual Assault, which focuses specifically on Latina sexual assault survivors, the barriers they face, and the culturally appropriate services necessary for the recovery process.
Mujeres marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, taking place in April, with numerous events to raise awareness about sexual violence and to educate members of our community about how to prevent sexual violence.
When Maria Gonzalez woke up with heart palpitations, she thought she was having a heart attack. Her mind immediately went to a poster she had seen about heart attacks. She recognized the symptoms and called an ambulance.
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On International Women’s Day, Illinois politician, immigrant activists, and undocumented women came together at Mujeres Latinas en Acción’s headquarters to celebrate the passing of the Violence Against Women Act and call for immigration reform.
