International Women's Day 2023: Dolores Huerta, Other Latinas Who Championed Women's Rights

International Women’s Day 2023: Latinas Who Fought for Women and Civil Rights

Now that International Women's Day 2023 is approaching, let us take a look at some of the Latinas who championed women's rights and welfare in the past few decades.
International Women's Day

[WATCH] Latin American Feminism and Its Humble Beginnings

Celebrate International Women's Day by celebrating the people who made it possible
Women protesting violence and femicide

Mexican Women Urge Government to Put A Stop To Violence And Femicide

Hundred of women in Mexico are now protesting over the government's empty promises to end violence against women.
Abortion Rights Activist

Feminism Surges Across Latin America, From Chile to Mexico

Women are protesting across Latin America in a call to force gender politics into the arena following increasing cases of femicide and highly restrictive abortion laws.
Mexico City Protesters Pile-Up Red Shoes for Violence against Women Awareness

Mexicans Use Red Shoes to Protest Murders of Women

Protesters in Mexico City use piles of red shoes for violence against women awareness.

There is Progress in the Fight for Women's Rights in Cuba in 2019, Activists Say

As 2019 comes to a close, one of the most important progress in Cuba is the advancement of women's rights.

Republican Congressman Joe Heck Announces Senate Bid But Record for Latinos, Women Is Questioned

Acknowledging his mother's history as an immigrant, Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nevada, announced his U.S. Senate bid to succeed Sen. Harry Reid's, D-Nevada, seat.

10 Famous Latina Athletes Who Made Their Mark in the Sports World

Women's History Month honors some of the most famous and notable females throughout history in multiple countries around the world. Here, Latin Post takes the time to honor those women and list 10 influential Latina athletes in sports.

Texas Latinas, Demonstrators Protest Following a Hearing at U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans

"Salud, Dignidad y Justicia" (health, dignity and justice) was the greatest demand at Wednesday's demonstration following a hearing at the U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans. There, activists from numerous states, namely Texas, spoke against the closure of abortion clinics, and the restrictions placed on preventative contraception in the state.

Women's Midterm Election Vote 'Crucial' For Equal Opportunities, Rights, Says Hillary Clinton

Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made another public appearance and urged women to be engaged in the political process in order to advance women's rights.

Feminism Dismissed by #WomenAgainstFeminism on Social Media

"Women Against Feminism," a social media action occurring in response to the notorious social movement, claims that feminism reduces women to victims, stereotypes all men as predators and challenges women's traditional roles as females and mothers.

Senate Democrats Introduce New Contraception Legislation to Combat Hobby Lobby Ruling

Senate Democrats introduced new legislation Wednesday to combat the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby ruling, which allows certain businesses to deny coverage for contraception to female employees.

President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats Plan 2014 Paycheck Fairness Act, Aim at Equal Pay for Women and All Races

President Barack Obama is expected to sign an executive order and issue a presidential memorandum Tuesday, both with the purpose of promoting equal pay for woman and transparency in the work place.

Amendment Keeps the Doors to Nearly 40 Abortion Clinics Open

A federal judge amended a Texas abortion ruling, interrupting the closure of nearly 40 abortion clinics in the state.

Swiffer 'Rosie The Riveter' Ad Misfires, Goes Viral

Rosie the Riveter is an iconic symbol for the shared efforts of both American men and women during our World War II efforts overseas. Her image was used to rally and inspire women to step out of the household and work for the greater good of their country. Apparently, the household cleaning company Swiffer believes that Rosie the Riveter had it all wrong.
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