Press Release

As we, the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, honor 30 years of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) during the month of October, we are thankful for every one of our relatives and  Read More ››

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center commends the long-time activism of Native activists, Native organizations, Tribal communities, and allies who worked tirelessly to change the name of  Read More ››

Today, the United States House of Representatives voted 244 to 172 to pass the bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2021 (H.R. 1620). Read More ››

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) congratulates the Native American Women candidates who won their Congressional and State elections on this past November 6^th election! Read More ››

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 ››

In a critical move to protect tribal sovereignty and Native victims of violence, the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and the ACLU of  Read More ››

"We will continue to do this lifesaving work with or without the President’s donation,” said National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) Board Chairwoman Cherrah Giles, in response to Senator  Read More ››

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center sends a stronghearted congratulations to all of the Indigenous leaders elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as our appreciation to all  Read More ››

Since 2004, advocates across the country have shed light on the dangers of stalking and human trafficking throughout the month of January. Read More ››

The crisis of missing and murdered Native women and girls is alarming and a tragic reflection of the spectrum of violence committed against Native women and girls. Read More ››