Today the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (“NIWRC”) files an amicus brief in support of the United States Department of Justice, asking the United States Supreme Court to reverse the Read More ››
This legislation transformed the nation’s response to gender-based violence, and its impact reflects and inspires a cultural shift toward greater awareness and prevention of violence across the US.Read More ››
More than 500 attendees are expected at the 13th annual Women Are Sacred Conference (WAS), one of the oldest and largest gatherings of advocates dedicated to ending violence against American Indian Read More ››
Every October, advocates and communities from across Indian country and the United States rally together in honor of survivors of domestic violence and support abuse prevention as part of Domestic Read More ››
NIWRC, STTARS, and the Los Angeles LGBT Center write this joint statement condemning the death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict (Choctaw) following an assault committed while Nex was in a school... Read More ››
During the week of action, the Pouhana O Nā Wāhine (PONW) will share the herstory and mo'olelo (story) of various Akua Wāhine (goddesses) in efforts of reclaiming the identities of Native Hawaiian... Read More ››
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) is set to receive future distribution royalties from the feature film Wind River. The Weinstein Company (TWC), although not involved in Read More ››
Sexual Assault Awareness Month joint statement from StrongHearts Native Helpline, Alaska Native Women's Resource Center, and National Indigenous Women's Resource Center. Read More ››
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