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NIWRC Recognizes January as National Stalking Awareness Month and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

NIWRC Recognizes January as National Stalking Awareness Month and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

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

Family Violence and Prevention Services Act (FVPSA) Advances Toward Reauthorization

Family Violence and Prevention Services Act (FVPSA) Advances Toward Reauthorization

On December 12, 2019, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee passed a package of… Read More ››

New Senate VAWA Bill Would Leave Native Women Less Protected and Infringe on Tribal Sovereignty

New Senate VAWA Bill Would Leave Native Women Less Protected and Infringe on Tribal Sovereignty

Yesterday, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced new Republican VAWA legislation that would leave Native women less… Read More ››

Native Advocates Kickoff Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Native Advocates Kickoff Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Every October, advocates and communities from across Indian country and the United States rally together in honor of… Read More ››

2nd National Tillie Black Bear Women Are Sacred Day October 1, 2019

2nd National Tillie Black Bear Women Are Sacred Day October 1, 2019

In celebration today of our 2nd National Tillie Black Bear Women Are Sacred Day October 1, 2019, and kicking off… Read More ››

25th Anniversary Celebration of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Honoring Our Native Women Survivors

25th Anniversary Celebration of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Honoring Our Native Women Survivors

On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, Tribal leaders from across Indian Country and Members of Congress will host “VAWA… Read More ››

Warren Campaign Unveils Expansive Tribal Platform: Recognizing Tribal Sovereignty and the Importance of Protecting the Safety of Native Women

In preparation for the historic Frank LaMere Native American Presidential Forum, Senator Elizabeth Warren unveiled… Read More ››

Senators Casey (D-PA) and Murkowski (R-AK) Introduce S. 2259 Family Violence Prevention & Services Act Reauthorization

Senators Casey (D-PA) and Murkowski (R-AK) Introduce S. 2259 Family Violence Prevention & Services Act Reauthorization

On July 24, 2019, Senators Casey and Murkowski introduced the reauthorization of the Family Violence Prevention… Read More ››

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Saturday June 15th 2019 “Lift Up Voices”

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Saturday June 15th 2019 "Lift Up Voices"

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) joins the United Nations (UN) and countries all over the… Read More ››