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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: Where are we in addressing this global epidemic?

International Federation of Social Workers

The issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) remains significant across the world. Globally, Indigenous women and girls experience disproportionately higher rates of abduction, violence, exploitation, and murder.

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Foster Children Deserve Federal Benefits

Beyond Advocacy

Time is running out to submit comments to the Federal Register regarding Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments that representative payees receive for children and youth in foster care. The deadline is Monday, December 2, 2024. Comments may be submitted online, by fax, or by mail and should refer to Docket No. SSA-2024-0038 to be associated with the correct docket.