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Southwest Women's Law Center Our mission is to create the opportunity for all women to have complete control over their lives.

10/19/2026

Domestic violence awareness month.

10/15/2026

PFML Safe Leave_Video Part 2
Why are we talking about Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) during Domestic Violence Awareness Month?.
Policy Director, Tracy McDaniel, talks about why including Safe Leave in the proposed Paid Family and Medical Leave policy is important.
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Last month, SWLC Policy Director Tracy McDaniel joined advocates, policymakers, business owners, and community members a...
10/13/2026

Last month, SWLC Policy Director Tracy McDaniel joined advocates, policymakers, business owners, and community members at the New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women’s Economic Summit to moderate a panel on Paid Family and Medical Leave: Strengthening Women’s Economic Security in New Mexico.

The conversation brought together perspectives from across New Mexico to talk about what access to paid leave can mean for women, families, workers, and businesses, and why the ability to care for ourselves and the people we love without losing a paycheck is an economic security issue.

At SWLC, we know that paid family and medical leave is about more than time away from work. It’s about making sure New Mexicans can recover from an illness, welcome a new child, care for a loved one, or navigate a family health crisis without putting their financial stability at risk.

Thank you to the New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women for bringing New Mexicans together to move these important conversations from policy to practice.

10/13/2026

Safe Leave for Survivors Part 1
Why are we talking about Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) during
Domestic Violence Awareness Month?!
Policy Director, Tracy McDaniel, talks about why including Safe Leave in the proposed Paid Family and Medical Leave policy is important.

Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples.On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures, resil...
10/12/2026

Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples.
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures, resilience, leadership, and contributions of Indigenous communities.
We recognize that advancing equity means listening to and elevating the voices of Indigenous women and girls, honoring their lived experiences, and supporting their ability to lead, advocate, and shape the future of their communities.
We honor the Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people and/or LGBTQ who have carried knowledge, culture, family, and community forward across generations. We also recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous sovereignty, dignity, and self-determination.
Today and every day, we celebrate Indigenous leadership and the strength of communities whose voices and contributions continue to shape New Mexico and our nation.
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

10/09/2026

The hidden problems with anti-abortion clinics also known as crisis pregnancy centers or CPC’s

10/09/2026

What are anti-abortion clinics really providing? A personal story about inaccessibility and the hidden cost of
“free” pregnancy services. What happens when “help” comes with barriers, misinformation, and limited options? The Only Local Option for Abortion in New Mexico reproductivehealth crisispregnancycenter reproductivefreedom albuquerquenewmexico portalesnewmexico ruraltiktok

10/08/2026

Domestic violence awareness

The federal Equal Pay Act is over 60 years old, yet wage gaps persist. The Paycheck Fairness Act would finally close loo...
10/08/2026

The federal Equal Pay Act is over 60 years old, yet wage gaps persist. The Paycheck Fairness Act would finally close loopholes, strengthen enforcement, and protect employees from retaliation for discussing their pay. We need to modernize our laws to ensure that past discrimination doesn't follow women to new jobs. Take action today with link in bio.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to center survivors and recognize the many ways our policies and sy...
10/08/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to center survivors and recognize the many ways our policies and systems can support safety, stability, and well-being.

Paid family and medical leave may not be the first policy that comes to mind when we talk about preventing intimate partner violence, but research shows an important connection.

Financial stress and economic instability can increase risk, while access to paid leave can help families maintain income, share caregiving responsibilities more equitably, and build greater stability during major life transitions. One study found that women with access to paid leave after giving birth were significantly less likely to report intimate partner violence.

Supporting survivors means looking at the full range of policies that give people greater security, autonomy, and options when they need them most.

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re continuing to advocate for systems that help New Mexico families stay safe, healthy, and financially secure. Paid Family & Medical Leave is part of that work.

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7510 Montgomery Boulevard NE Suite 106
Albuquerque, NM
87109

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