Understanding the Impact of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
MMIW stands for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Often when you hear the term MMIW, people are usually referring to the crisis of indigenous women and girls in North America who are disproportionately affected by violence, including being murderer or going missing.
The red hand symbol for MMIW represents awareness and solidarity for the Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women. the image of the red hand is often placed over the mouth of an indigenous person symbolizing the silencing of their voices and erasure of their stories as well as the violence and the injustice that has been historically inflicted upon them.
the red hand signifies both a call for justice and a remembrance of the lives of indigenous women who have been lost, highlighting the needs for action and advocacy to end the crisis
Justice for MMIW
This petition urges the U.S. senate to take immediate action to adress te crisis of MMIW. It calls for better data collection, more resources for investigations and justice for many families still waiting for answers.
Support the Not Invisible Act
The Not Invisible Act is a bipartisan bill that would help combat violence against indigenous communities by creating a coordinated federal response to MMIW cases.
Mother Nation honors the strength, resilience, and sacredness of Indigenous women. Through cultural healing, sisterhood, and advocacy, they walk beside women reclaiming safety, voice, and sacred belonging.
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