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
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
Click here or on the image to see our immigration director speak about what it means to be a sanctuary city and the importance of demonstrating a commitment to protecting immigrants in California. Video courtesy of Univision 19. March to demand action against the threat of deportations. They sue Governor Newsom… Continued
It is an honor to share that MUA's work was highlighted by the Blue Shield Foundation of California on their social media pages during #LatinoHeritageMonth. We share their kind words: “As we close out this month, we are thrilled to highlight the incredible work of @mujeresunidasyactivas — an organization that transforms lives and empowers women…” Continued
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