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The mission of IWES is to improve the physical, mental, and spiritual health and quality of life for women of color and their families.
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In response to the absence of multicultural leadership in sexual and reproductive health and rights, two female African American physicians/advocates, Drs. Denese Shervington and Billie Jean Pace, founded the Women of Color Reproductive Health Forum (WOCRHF) in 1990. The mission of the WOCRHF was to increase access for women of color to comprehensive and quality reproductive health services. In 1993, the WOCRHF broadened its mission and incorporated as a not-for-profit 501[c]3 organization, the Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies (IWES). The organization is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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 Stories of Survival (and beyond) Collective Healing after Hurricane Katrina (published 2007) is collection of stories, insights and reflections on Hurricane Katrina from residents who have returned to New Orleans to rebuild their lives and communities. Each story is told in unique of voice of the speaker and paints a specific picture of New Orleans—its history, its culture and its prospects for recovery. Books can be purchased online
Proceeds support IWES mental health and wellness programs)
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