When One Woman Rises, We All Do

At SEPA Mujer, all women find support, build leadership, and transform their shared stories into a powerful force for collective change.

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  • 2026 Health Equity Summit: Rising Together

    Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, United States

    A culturally-enhanced conference on the various social determinants of health impacting health care of BIPOC, immigrant, and underserved communities.

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Justice Begins with Your Voice

SEPA Mujer works toward a world where all immigrant women live free from violence, with the power to decide over their bodies, their lives, and their future. Since 1993, we have supported Latina women in Long Island through legal services, community support, education, and leadership development.

Our commitment is unwavering: to transform fear into collective strength and personal stories into movements for justice. Here, you will find a safe space for yourself, for your rights, and for your voice

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Erum Hanif is a seasoned executive and community advocate with over 20 years of leadership experience in social services, human resources, and business operations. She has led programs in areas such as senior services, employee relations, compliance, and community development, with a focus on historically marginalized communities, including women, children, seniors, and Black, Brown, and Muslim populations. She is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and expanding access to essential services through partnerships with public agencies and community organizations, especially in South Brooklyn and beyond. Secure your tickets today through the link in our bio or on our website before spots fill up!😮🔥 Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Erum Hanif at the Health Equity Summit on Thursday, May 21st.💜😍 Erum Hanif es una ejecutiva con más de 20 años de experiencia en liderazgo en servicios sociales, recursos humanos y operaciones empresariales. Ha dirigido programas en áreas como servicios para personas mayores, relaciones laborales, cumplimiento y desarrollo comunitario, enfocándose en comunidades históricamente marginadas, incluyendo mujeres, niños, personas mayores y comunidades negras, latinas y musulmanas. Está comprometida con la diversidad, equidad e inclusión, y con ampliar el acceso a servicios esenciales mediante colaboraciones con agencias públicas y organizaciones comunitarias, especialmente en South Brooklyn y otras áreas. ¡Compra tus boletos hoy mismo a través del enlace en nuestra biografía o en nuestro sitio web antes de que se agoten los espacios! 😮🔥 Únete a una conversación inspiradora y poderosa sobre justicia, defensa y equidad en salud. No pierdas la oportunidad de escuchar a Erum Hanif en la Cumbre de Equidad en Salud el jueves 21 de mayo.💜😍
Grab your walking shoes and join us this weekend! #Walk4Mom 👟🩷 ¡Agarra tus zapatos para caminar y acompáñanos este fin de semana! #camintapormama 👟🩷
May 5th is a reminder during Child Abuse Prevention Month that every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and protected 💙 Protecting children is everyone’s responsibility. By staying aware, speaking up when something doesn’t seem right, and supporting families in our communities, we can help create safer environments for kids to grow and thrive. If you see something concerning, don’t stay silent—your voice can make a difference in a child’s life. Together, we can help build a safer future for all children. #ChildAbusePrevention #ProtectChildren #SpeakUp #ChildSafety #SafeChildhoods El 5 de mayo es un recordatorio, durante el Mes de la Prevención del Maltrato Infantil, de que cada niño merece sentirse seguro, apoyado y protegido 💙 Proteger a los niños es responsabilidad de todos. Al mantenernos atentos, hablar cuando algo no parece correcto y apoyar a las familias en nuestras comunidades, podemos ayudar a crear entornos más seguros donde los niños puedan crecer y desarrollarse. Si ves algo preocupante, no te quedes en silencio—tu voz puede marcar la diferencia en la vida de un niño. Juntos podemos ayudar a construir un futuro más seguro para todos los niños.

Do you need help or feel unsafe?

We’re here for you. SEPA Mujer offers confidential support, legal resources, and a safe space, in your language and on your terms. You are not alone.

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When you donate, you help protect immigrant women from violence and injustice. Your gift expands access to legal services, education, and leadership opportunities across Long Island.