LATINAS EN PODER
We are a Transnational Feminist Platform Dedicated to Organizing and Supporting Women's Human Rights Defenders Organizations in the Americas.
Latinas en Poder General Assembly 2023 in Guatemala was a Total Success!
Talking about sustainability: a heart-to-heart dialogue with the female representatives of the MiCoope Federation to strengthen our collective work through the healing and the consolidation of cooperative feminist economies.
OUR MISSION
Strengthen feminist organizations through transformative leadership development capacities and movement building to amplify our political power, advance economic autonomy and sustainability, and champion healing justice across the Americas.
Movement Building: Healing. Sustainability. Power.
Healing Justice
Heal the deep-rooted traumas caused by all forms of violence and discrimination—gender-based, cultural, political, economic, structural, and intimate partner violence—to ignite collective action, foster solidarity across continents, and build a transformative movement of power, justice, and healing.
Grounding our Work
Healing our Wounds to thrive and working together
Our Journey with Our Ancestral Healers Network
Economic Sustainability: Promote equitable economic systems that empower women to achieve autonomy, uphold their rights, and foster environments of dignity. Advocate for social justice and peace to create inclusive, thriving communities.
Our EXPOMujeres was a resounding success! Over 30% of our members drive community sustainability through social solidarity, feminist-cooperative initiatives, and mutualist economies. Member organizations proudly showcased their products at our General Assembly in Guatemala and shared their impactful experiences. Moyután Credit Union joined the EXPO to promote its financial services and educate participants, while the MiCoope Federation of Credit Unions of Guatemala provided valuable sponsorship for the project.
Building Political Power
Reimagine and transform societies where women and girls are truly equal, unshackled, and empowered to lead lives of freedom, autonomy, and boundless opportunity.
Foto Primera Cumbre Transnacional de Mujeres por la Igualdad, Inclusión y Justicia Social, Dialogando con las Mujeres en Tlaxcala. Organizado por CAFAMI, México.
OUR STORY: The Emergence of Latinas en Poder
Latinas en Poder was born out of our collective concerns for the devastating realities faced by Latina immigrant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing deaths, poverty, and violence against women and girls were central to the conversations we held with Latinas across the United States. From these dialogues, it became clear that we needed to act. We initiated a process to engage and organize Latina organizations in the U.S., creating spaces for collaboration, reflection, and resistance.
A Redefined Strategic Vision Towards Transnationalism
During former Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to Guatemala in 2021, we decided to establish a permanent dialogue and take action on the root causes of migration with sister organizations in our countries of origin.
(To learn more about this process, please review the Transnational Summit Declaration under the Programs and Vehicles section).
Questions?
Latinas en Poder is a Proud Member of Feminist Organizations and Social Movements
www.southtosouth.org
www.cofemsocialchange.org
womeninmigration.org
www.ffpcollaborative.org
www.awid.com