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National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health Statement on the Tragedy in Arizona

January 9, 2011

The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH) offers our deepest condolences and solidarity to the families and victims of the assassination attempt on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8). Read more »

National Coalition for Immigrant Women’s Rights: Defending Our Children and Families

January 5, 2011

NLIRH, as part of the National Coalition for Immigrant Women's Rights, issued this statement regarding the recent anti-immigrant strategies. 

National leaders in the movement for women’s rights and equality are denouncing the dehumanizing anti-immigrant rhetoric and unjust attacks on basic human rights, including citizenship.

Anti-immigrant lawmakers and groups have prioritized targeting the children of immigrants, despite constitutional protections under the 14th amendment.

“Instead of focusing on real problems facing America, it is telling that these lawmakers have made targeting women and babies their first act of the new year,” said Miriam Yeung of the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum.

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NLIRH applauds DADT repeal

December 19, 2010

Despite a devastating loss on the DREAM (the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) Act, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health applauds the Senate's 65-31 vote on Saturday to repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT).  DADT is the law that forces LGBT military members to hide their sexuality at the risk of losing their careers.
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NLIRH Statement on DREAM Act's Defeat

December 19, 2010

Activists held back their gasps then wept in the Senate Gallery Saturday morning as one by one members who were considered "on the fence" regarding the DREAM Act, (the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act), fell on the wrong side of history.  Read more »

NLIRH applauds passage of The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Reauthorization Act of 2010

December 16, 2010

NLIRH is happy to support the President's pending signature on The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment (CAPTA) Reauthorization Act of 2010.  The legislation passed both the House and Senate last week and is critical in the fight against child abuse and neglect.  This Act reauthorizes CAPTA through FY2015 and enacts important revisions that, as the White House stated, will “strengthen child protective services and continue life-saving program Read more »