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National Latina Institute Applauds Komen's Decision to Reinstate Funds to Planned Parenthood

Komen Foundation funds to Planned Parenthood provide breast cancer screenings for Latinas, the uninsured, and low-income women
02/03/2012

Today, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH) celebrates the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation’s decision to reinstate funds to Planned Parenthood affiliates that will provide lifesaving breast cancer prevention, screenings and education to Latinas, the uninsured, and low-income women. Read more »

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Komen Decision May Deny Care For Latinas

Komen Foundation discontinues funds to Planned Parenthood affiliates, threatening the health of Latinas, the uninsured and low-income women
02/02/2012

Latinas face some of the most serious challenges to getting the help needed to prevent breast cancer, yet the Komen Foundation recently announced it would cut programs that serve Latinas with no other health care options.
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National Latina Institute Condemns Senator Rubio's Bill Denying Birth-Control Coverage to Women

Bill introduced today by Sen. Rubio would add sweeping expansion of birth-control refusal clause, denying popular, preventive service to millions
02/01/2012

The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH) condemns the bill introduced today by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) that would add a sweeping expansion to the birth-control refusal clause under the new Affordable Care Act. Read more »

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National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health Applauds Decision to Uphold Birth Control Coverage

Obama Administration stands by HHS and IOM expert recommendations, protecting birth control coverage for millions of women
01/20/2012

Today, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH) celebrates the Obama Administration’s decision to require that health plans cover preventive health care, including birth control, with no co-pays. Read more »

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Breaking News

New poll shows Latino views on abortion are compassionate

January 18, 2012

A new survey conducted by Lake Research Partners found that strong majorities of Latino registered voters supported access to legal abortion, affirmed that they would offer support to a close friend or family member who had an abortion, and opposed politicians interfering in personal, private decisions about abortion.

This new research confirms what NLIRH has known for a long time--there are widespread misconceptions when it comes to Latino attitudes toward abortion.

See more about this groundbreaking new polling here. 

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In the News

Hispanic group takes issue with Obama administration's Plan B decision

The Hill, 12/30/2011 –

A Hispanic women's group wants the Obama administration to lift barriers to emergency contraceptives in the wake of a medical study showing pharmacists in low-income neighborhoods often restrict their sale. Read more »

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Latina Organization Urging Pres. Obama to Life Barriers on Teen Contraceptives

Hispanically Speaking, 12/30/2011 –

The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health has been urging healthcare leaders to address the significant structural barriers many young Latinas face when attempting to access emergency contraception, including removing medically unnecessary age restrictions.

The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health is the only national organization working on behalf of the reproductive health and justice of the 20 million Latinas, their families and communities in the United States through public education, community mobilization and policy advocacy. Read more »

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In Az., Push to Revive Mexican Midwifery

New American Media, 12/28/2011 –

“Midwifery,” said Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, executive director for the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, “is a really fantastic approach in reaching women that maybe marginalized by the healthcare system.” Read more »

This Holiday Season, Celebrate Our Wins With Us!

"I'm a DREAM Act eligible youth, also queer, and I’m thinking this was an amazing experience for me. It was a concrete way I could link Reproductive Justice to the work I do in immigration." -Felipe Matos
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Immigrant Women’s Rights Group sides with “One Family, One Alabama"

Hispanically Speaking, 11/25/2011 –

The National Coalition for Immigrant Women’s Rights supports the “One Family, One Alabama” campaign to end anti-immigration policies.

Alabama’s anti-immigration policies have destroyed thousands of lives as families are torn apart. After the passage of the state’s harsh immigration law, HB56, thousands of of immigrants have left the state, decimating the state’s economy and perpetuating an ongoing climate of terror and fear for women and their families.

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