Monica is an example of a brave woman who was able to leave an abusive relationship to move forward and follow her dreams. Even though she was verbal, physical, and emotionally abused by her ex-partner, she was strong enough to overcome a difficult s...

She met her former partner several years ago at a dance. Four years later, just after their second child was born, he hit her for the first time. Like many other victims, She was immersed in a domestic violence cycle where she was abused physically a...

When Undocumented Immigrants Don't Report Crimes, We All Suffer!

Unfortunately, under the current administration, the level of fear and anxiety among undocumented people has only gotten worse. That's why we work every day to encourage our community to...

Less than one century ago women were not allowed to vote in the United States; only 60 years ago women didn't have that right in Colombia. Up until 1979, in the United States, most state criminal codes had rape definitions that explicitly excluded sp...

Like many other dreamers, Yari didn't know she was undocumented until she tried to apply for college. She heard about DACA, from a know-your-rights presentation that Mil Mujeres give at a community event.

Despite the fear in the community because...

She is a very special client. She was not only Mil Mujeres's first client, but she was the inspiration behind the MM project. 

about 17 years ago, She was forced to leave her country. Upon arrival to the United States, she applied for asylum based on...

Oriana recently got her employment authorization based on a U-visa.

She suffered many years of physical & psychological violence by her partner. The last incident finally led to the arrest and deportation of her abuser. This work permit gives her the...

Maria and her daughter survived years of physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her ex-husband. After her daughter got pregnant as a result of this abuse, Maria reported the crime to the police. Now, she encourages all immigrants, and specially wo...