Immigrant Women Justice Center-IWJC

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

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05/06/2026

We’ve all seen the recent heartbreaking stories of domestic violence taking the lives of women and children across the country. Domestic violence is also a major driver of maternal mortality in the U.S., yet it is often overlooked. It doesn’t have to be this way, and this legislation can help change that!

The Protect Moms from Domestic Violence Act helps keep families safe by:
👉 Supporting research conducted by The National Academy of Medicine to examine how violence impacts maternal health outcomes, including morbidity, mortality, and intimate partner homicide.
👉 Investing in innovative approaches, including culturally relevant education campaigns, to improve maternal and child health outcomes for survivors of violence.
👉 Providing guidance on developing protocols and offering universal education on healthy relationships and intimate partner violence, while strengthening partnerships between health providers and community organizations.

We’re deeply grateful to Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski, and Representatives Gwen Moore and Brian Fitzpatrick for their leadership in protecting families from domestic violence.

☎️ Contact your representatives through the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and tell them to protect families by supporting this legislation!

05/06/2026

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05/06/2026

Documenting patterns and instances of dating abuse in all its forms can be an important step for some survivors. It may help preserve information for legal purposes, while also providing clarity and validation when processing complex experiences.

Approaches to documentation can look different for everyone, and should always prioritize personal safety. Explore ways to document abuse and access additional resources: https://bit.ly/3YTgXyXhttps://bit.ly/3YTgXyX

05/06/2026

Emotional abuse can be hard to recognize, but its effect is real and valid. If you’re experiencing this, it’s important to know that it is never, ever your fault.

You deserve a relationship where you feel respected, heard and safe. Visit loveisrespect.org to learn more about emotional abuse, recognize the signs, and find support and resources.

05/06/2026

“Women’s voices matter. Women’s creativity matters.
Women’s work — on the page, on the canvas, and in the world — has the power to shape history.”

, National NOW President, had the honor to speak at the National League of American Pen Women Vinnie Ream Banquet today. This was an excerpt of her speech.

05/06/2026

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