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Why We Must Protect Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence

Friday, October 17, 2014

By Sameera Hafiz We Belong Together October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Over the years this month has provided us all the opportunity to reflect and refocus on the experiences of survivors of domestic violence and untangle the issue from the tired public debate: the NFL responses, the Chris Browns, and the persistent question, “why… Continue Reading Why We Must Protect Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence

#WorkAgainstViolence: Immigration-Related Violence

Friday, October 17, 2014

By Tralonne Shorter Senior Advocacy & Policy Associate for Racial Justice and Civil Rights Without question, immigration reform is one of the most pivotal civil rights issues of our day. Women are increasingly becoming the face of the immigrant population in the United States. They now make up 51% of the immigrant population; 100 immigrant… Continue Reading #WorkAgainstViolence: Immigration-Related Violence

Is Racism Holding Up Immigration Reform?

Friday, April 25, 2014

By Judy Hutton CEO, YWCA Princeton Is racism holding up immigration reform? We will ask that question today, April 25, in Princeton, N.J., when we join 350,000 people in 1,400 cities and towns and publicly pledge to stand against racism! To think this grassroots initiative started with the women of the YWCA Trenton and Princeton! Its nationwide replication… Continue Reading Is Racism Holding Up Immigration Reform?

Top Five on Friday: December 13

Friday, December 13, 2013

By Katie Stanton Social Media & Online Engagement Manager, YWCA USA What does the YWCA want the most this holiday season? We’re got five things we’re hoping for — policy decisions that will help empower women, reform that will truly support racial equality, and your continued support for our local associations who are working hard in communities… Continue Reading Top Five on Friday: December 13

YWCA Madison Urges Reform

Thursday, November 14, 2013

By YWCA Madison The YWCA Madison encourages the U.S. House of Representatives to pass broad and humane national immigration reform legislation that allows immigrants to fully integrate into the nation’s social and economic fabric, with all of the rights and responsibilities entailed in full integration. Immigrants are helping to grow the U.S. economy, not just in big… Continue Reading YWCA Madison Urges Reform