Mujeres Latinas en Acción held a press conference for the release of Latina Portrait: Latinas and Sexual Assault, the latest in a series of reports tying pressing issues to Latinas’ experiences. Latina Portrait, written by Neusa Gaytan and Maralá Goode, focused specifically on Latina sexual assault survivors, the barriers they face, and the culturally appropriate services necessary for the recovery process. 

Mujeres Latinas en Acción supporters, founders, and staff came together on Friday, March 22, 2013 to commemorate the achievements of the organization as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.

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.

Mujeres Latinas en Acción congratulates the House of Representatives for passing an inclusive, comprehensive version of the Violence Against Women Act. The reauthorization includes protections for immigrant, LGBTQ, and Native American victims, and ensures that we don’t pick and choose which victims to help.