Southwest Women's
Law Center

1410 Coal Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
phone (505) 244-0502
fax (505) 244-0506

Why do we need a women’s law center in New Mexico?

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Because New Mexico has:

  • the 2nd highest rate of women living in poverty
     
  • the 3rd highest domestic violence rate in the country
     
  • the 3rd highest teen pregnancy rate in the country
     
  • the highest rate of uninsured women in the country

Because for women of color in New Mexico, these rates are even worse

Because these are systemic problems that need systemic solutions

Because we believe we can change these facts

Our vision is to harness the power of law, research, and creative collaborations to change these realities and to create greater opportunities for women and girls in New Mexico to fulfill their personal and economic potential.

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