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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

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Sep 28, 2023

Boyfriend of Navajo woman convicted of her deadly shooting in emblematic case

The boyfriend of a Navajo woman whose case became emblematic of an international movement launched to draw attention to an epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women was convicted of first-degree murder in her fatal shooting.

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Sep 5, 2023

Indigenous people unite to navigate abortion access after Roe

Since the reversal of Roe v. Wade a year ago, demand for Indigenous Women Rising, a national fund that covers the costs of abortions – and the traditional ceremonies that follow – for Indigenous people has skyrocketed.

From left, Roxanne Thomas, Debbie Nez-Manuel, April Ignacio, Rep. Jennifer Jermaine, Violet Duncan and Rosetta Badhand Walker pose for a photo on the House floor after House Bill 2570 received initial approval from the full House. Some women, like Ignacio, drove more than three hours on March 7 to watch the bill advance. PHOTO BY KATIE CAMPBELL/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES
May 14, 2019

Ducey’s signature starts study of missing and murdered indigineous women

Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Tuesday to study the prevalence of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.

Frances Tinajinnie went missing from her home in Klagetoh, Ariz., in 1973. Her body was found four days later more than 70 miles away in Gallup, N.M. She was 35 when she was killed, leaving behind three young children. PHOTO COURTESY OF DEBBIE NEZ-MANUEL
Mar 8, 2019

Bill to study ways to prevent violence against indigenous women to get vote

Rep. Jennifer Jermaine, D-Chandler, sponsored House Bill 2570 to establish the Study Committee on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to find ways to reduce violence against indigenous women.

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