Press Release

As an Indigenous-led advocacy organization dedicated to ending violence against Native women, the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) actively supports the growing groundswell to  Read More ››

The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC) applauds the decision made yesterday by Judge James E. Boasberg of the United States District Court, District of Colombia in Standing Rock Sioux Read More ››

This Saturday, May 5^th, 2018 the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center supports grassroots to National policy level organizing efforts that seek to address the horrific ongoing violence Read More ››

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) applauds Muscogee (Creek) Nation Chief David Hill’s and Seminole Nation Chief Greg Chilcoat’s decision to stand for sovereignty and safety for  Read More ››

Speakers from American Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, and Canadian national indigenous organizations are set to converge for a critical panel discussion on violence against indigenous women  Read More ››

Resources from the Key Parallel Event at UN Commission on Status of Women March 2016 Read More ››

As the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues and tribes deal with stay-at-home orders and social distancing, it is important to recognize advocacy and shelter as essential. Read More ››

On January 28, 2020, U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced a resolution in support of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month. Read More ››

On July 24, 2019, Senators Casey and Murkowski introduced the reauthorization of the Family Violence Prevention & Services Act (S. 2259). Read More ››

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, serving as a critical opportunity to raise awareness of sexual violence in tribal communities, educate on the importance of consent and stand in support of Read More ››