On May 20, 2010, the Ms. Foundation for Women honored NLIRH Executive Director Silvia Henriquez as one of three "2010 Women of Vision" awardees at its annual Gloria Awards. The "Women of Vision" award celebrates grassroots women activists and philanthropists whose achievements bring us closer to our vision of a just and inclusive democracy. Feminist icon, Gloria Steinem presented the award to Silvia. Take a look at a video, produced by the Ms. Foundation, which highlights some of the critical reproductive justice work NLIRH has accomplished under Silvia's leadership.
Kierra Johnson, Executive Director of Choice USA, debunks misconceptions about teen pregnancy and references research from our recent White Paper regarding the failings of campaigns that rely on stigma and shame. Read more »
NLIRH Executive Director Silvia Henriquez was quoted in The Nation regarding the term "anchor babies" - the ugly epithet used to label children born of undocumented immigrants. Read more »
