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Why Cervical Cancer is an LGBT Issue

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by Verónica Bayetti Flores, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health

January 9, 2012 - 3:55pm (Print)

When talking about bringing the number of cervical cancer deaths to zero, it is crucial not to forget about LGBTQ people’s distinct experiences accessing health care.

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Latina Week of Action Takes on Reactionary Immigration Policy and Teen Pregnancy Efforts

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by Verónica Bayetti Flores, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health

August 3, 2011 - 12:10pm (Print)

The Reproductive Justice Week of Action is back! On Monday, activists across the nation began a week full of events, actions, and discussion on immigrant women and reproductive justice.

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Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Reproductive Justice: What’s the Real Problem?

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by Verónica Bayetti Flores, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health

June 1, 2011 - 10:15pm (Print)

Does teen pregnancy prevention focus on the wrong thing? Are we vilifying the choice young mothers make instead of advocating for policies that would help them? And, are we unfairly targeting young Latinas?

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Reproductive Justice for Latinas: The Struggle Continues

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by Verónica Bayetti Flores, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health

March 19, 2010 - 8:00am (Print)

Immigrant women face considerable obstacles in accessing health care, including low-paying jobs without health insurance and linguistic and cultural barriers.  On Sunday, I will march for reproductive justices.  Will you join me?
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