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Health and Reproductive Rights

WebReproductive rights are the rights of individuals to decide whether to reproduce and have reproductive health. This may include an individual’s right to plan a family, terminate a …

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Southwest Women’s Law Center

WebOur vision is to harness the power of law, research, and creative collaborations to change the realities and injustices to create greater opportunities for women and girls in New …

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Access to Reproductive Health Care

WebI’ve seen first-hand how Indigenous women and communities face too many barriers to have our basic needs met—and that includes access to reproductive health …

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Know Your Rights: Immigrants and Health Care

WebImmigrants and Health Care Since the 2016 presidential election, many immigrants and their families are wondering: “Is it safe to apply for health insurance or go to the doctor?” …

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Healthcare Denials

WebNeed Help with a Denial of Healthcare Services? Have you encountered a medical provider who has refused to provide you healthcare services because of his or her religious …

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A#tudes Towards Reproduc1ve Health Policy Among Na1ve …

Webtowards reproduc@ve health, which provided preliminary evidence that Na@ve Americans who lived in rural New Mexico had progressive views in this policy area. The SWLC also …

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Southwest Women’s Law Center, About

WebWe work closely with community-based agencies that work with women and girls to increase opportunities for their clients to receive necessary services and attain economic self …

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Why the governor and legislature should support the Paid Family

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought into sharp focus the ways in which U.S. workers struggle to balance work, health, and family obligations. This is particularly true …

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Past Work on the Affordable Care Act

WebOn March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Together with a separate Reconciliation Act, these laws will expand Medicaid …

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Abortion is Healthcare

WebAbortion is Healthcare. Abortion is a considerable decision. Pregnant people deserve the best available medical care, and access to objective, reproductive services. In the United …

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Op-Ed: Paid family and medical leave is an investment in New …

WebIn the last few years, Southwest Women’s Law Center has led a coalition advocating for the passage of Paid Family and Medical Leave Act in the New Mexico …

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Paid Family & Medical Leave Act

WebPFMLA would create a program, administered by the state of New Mexico, to provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees to care for a new child, a family member with a …

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SWLC Official Statement on Texas Senate Bill 8

WebOfficial Statement on Texas Senate Bill 8. The Southwest Women’s Law Center (SWLC) is outraged and saddened that women’s health, fundamental freedoms, …

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Minors’ Consent for Health Care Services in New Mexico

WebA health care provider shall have the authority, within the limits of his license, to provide prenatal, delivery and postnatal care to a female minor. A minor is presumed to have the …

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Paid Family and Medical Leave Can’t Wait

WebBy Tracy McDaniel Feb 28, 2021. COVID-19 made clear that U.S. workers struggle to balance work, health, and family obligations. This is particularly true for women, …

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Abortion Care is Always Essential Southwest Women’s Law Center

WebThe SWLC is involved in several pieces of legislation: the Paid Family Medical Leave Act which supports New Mexico workers who experience a serious …

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New Mexico-based “Crisis Pregnancy Centers” are Promoting …

WebThe health effects on the patient and embryo are unknown. “Anti-abortion activists are openly promoting medical experimentation with unknown health effects on …

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COVID-19 AND ITS IMPACT ON TRIBAL COMMUNITIES IN NM

Web• Health –Native Americans have high rates of preexisting conditions (i.e. diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, cancer) that impact the immune system and may contribute …

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Paid Family and Medical Leave Act

WebFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Monday, January 30, 2023. Contact: Isaac De Luna | [email protected] | 505.917.5501 New Mexico Legislators Introduce …

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HB 38 – Paid Family & Medical Leave Act

WebThe U.S. is the only wealthy nation without any national paid family or medical leave policy. (1) At some point, most New Mexico workers will need to take time …

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