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MUA opens new help center for immigrant women in Union City

By Nathalie Vera, TELEMUNDO 48 Published on March 08, 2024 To watch the video, click here! A new support center opened its doors on Wednesday with the goal of offering English classes, workshops on their rights, emotional support, and other services to immigrant women in Union City. “It has helped me…” Continued

MUA Fiesta 2023

Join us at MUA Fiesta 2023!! Come celebrate! Saturday, September 30, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Club El Rio, 3158 Mission St, San Francisco. NOTE: This event is for people 21 years and older only (photo ID required). Continued

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Standing with Survivors in the Farmworker Movement

En Mujeres Unidas y ActivasWe are deeply dismayed and outraged by the recent reports of abuses committed by César Chávez. As an organization that fights for dignity, justice, and human rights, it is painful and unacceptable to hear allegations of violence and abuse related to someone whose legacy has been associated for decades with… Continued

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A tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson

By Maria Jimenez, Co-Director of Personal and Community Empowerment and founding member of MUA. I want to share with you a little bit of the story of the connection that Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA) was fortunate to live and learn alongside Reverend Jesse Jackson. In 1996, when MUA was still part of the Coalition of… Continued

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In Solidarity with Communities in Mexico

We express our deep solidarity with the communities affected by the recent wave of violence in Mexico, particularly in the state of Jalisco. In recent days, Mexico has experienced a significant escalation of violence following a security operation in which federal forces killed a suspected leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel… Continued

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MUA Relief Fund

The MUA Domestic Workers Relief Fund has launched a relief fund for immigrant domestic workers who live or work in Alameda, Contra Costa, or San Francisco counties and are currently experiencing financial hardship. Domestic workers already receive some of the lowest wages in the Bay Area, and… Continued

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MUA on Radio Bilingüe: Addressing Domestic Violence in the Latino Community

By Radio Bilingüe Published October 16, 2025 This October, in commemoration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, our Mental Health Program Coordinator, Mirna, appeared on Radio Bilingüe to discuss “A Silent Epidemic,” highlighting how domestic violence disproportionately affects Latinas. Barriers such as language and immigration status often prevent women from… Continued

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Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Freedom and Justice

On September 26th, we united in front of the ICE building with staff, members, and allies, demonstrating our collective resistance and solidarity with those who are victims of enforced disappearances. This powerful act reminded us that we will not remain indifferent while masked ICE agents abduct and disappear members of our communities. This… Continued

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MUA Stands with Communities Affected by ICE Raids

Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA), an organization of Latina and Indigenous immigrant women, stands in solidarity with all those affected by the recent ICE raids in Los Angeles and other states. We reject the use of military force and intimidation tactics that force our communities to live in fear. As essential workers and… Continued

Bay Area Resource Coordinator 

About the Organization:  Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA) is an organization of Latina and Indigenous immigrant women with the mission of increasing our personal and communal power to achieve social and economic justice. Fostering personal transformation and civic-political participation go hand in hand. MUA offers intensive training in community organizing and… Continued

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MAY DAY – MUA in the News

San Francisco Chronicle: Thousands march in San Francisco for domestic workers’ rights. – David Hernandez and Molly Burke https://www.pressreader.com/usa/san-francisco-chronicle-late edition/20250503/281702620589941 El Tecolote: Immigrant workers reflect on rising fears of deportations on May Day. – Mariana Duran https://eltecolote.org/content/en/sf-may-day-trump-immigration/ San Francisco Public Press: This caregiver is an immigrant and an advocate… Continued

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Our members inspire us to stay strong!

Many of our allies have asked how MUA and our members are doing. Although this is a difficult time for our immigrant community, we are happy to share that this year we have seen a significant increase in member participation. Across our three offices, more women than ever are attending meetings and training sessions. Before, … Continued