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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
On April 7, the Grupo Mam had a wonderful get-together in the community garden. It was a space to connect with new staff members and allies, and to share how the garden has positively impacted our membership. We also enjoyed a delicious meal together.
From its inception, MUA has been committed to defending the rights of our community and all vulnerable communities. We will not stand idly by in the face of recent decrees and new laws that threaten to separate our families and deny the human rights of immigrants and people seeking refuge… Continued
As an organization that promotes the leadership of immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, we express our opposition to HR 30 (referred to as the so-called "Illegal Aliens' Violence Against Women Prevention Act"). We join more than 200 organizations working with survivors of… Continued
We are sharing this important information and call to action from our allies at Detention Watch Center. Join us in demanding that the Senate reject this bill now! On January 7, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act, which exploits a horrific tragedy to drastically expand detention… Continued
