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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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We are thrilled to announce that Noelle Peñas will be joining us at the Health Equity Summit! Noelle is the Health Justice Community Organizer at New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, where she advocates for healthcare rights and fights against medical neglect in immigration detention centers. She earned her B.A. in Human Rights and Visual Arts from Barnard College and also organizes with GABRIELA-New York, supporting Filipino women in the movement against violence and injustice. Join us for an inspiring and powerful conversation on justice, advocacy, and health equity. When: Thursday, May 21st Where: Health Equity Summit at Hofstra University  Secure your tickets today! Click the link in our bio or visit our website before spots fill up. Don’t miss out! ¡Estamos encantados de anunciar que Noelle Peñas nos acompañará en la Cumbre de Equidad en Salud! Noelle es Organizadora Comunitaria de Justicia en Salud en New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, donde aboga por los derechos a la atención médica y lucha contra la negligencia médica en los centros de detención de inmigrantes. Obtuvo su licenciatura en Derechos Humanos y Artes Visuales en Barnard College y también organiza con GABRIELA-New York, apoyando a las mujeres filipinas en el movimiento contra la violencia y la injusticia. Únete a una conversación inspiradora y poderosa sobre justicia, defensa y equidad en salud. Cuándo: Jueves 21 de mayo Dónde: Cumbre de Equidad en Salud en la Universidad de Hofstra  ¡Asegura tus boletos hoy mismo! Haz clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía o visita nuestro sitio web antes de que se agoten los cupos. ¡No te lo pierdas!
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We are honored to welcome Haddy Gassama to the stage at this year’s Health Equity Summit! Haddy is a Senior Policy Counsel at the ACLU with extensive experience in immigration law and international human rights. She previously served as Director of Policy & Advocacy at the UndocuBlack Network, advancing the rights of Black immigrant communities. Her background also includes work with the National Immigrant Justice Center and legal representation for survivors of torture. She holds degrees in Political Science and International Affairs, and a Juris Doctor (JD). Join us for an inspiring and powerful conversation on justice, advocacy, and health equity. When: Thursday, May 21st Where: Health Equity Summit at Hofstra University Secure your tickets today! Click the link in our bio or visit our website before spots fill up. ¡Nos honra dar la bienvenida a Haddy Gassama en nuestra Cumbre de Equidad en Salud este año! Haddy es Consejera Senior de Políticas en la ACLU con amplia experiencia en derecho migratorio y derechos humanos internacionales. Anteriormente, se desempeñó como Directora de Políticas y Defensa en UndocuBlack Network, donde impulsó los derechos de las comunidades inmigrantes negras. Su trayectoria también incluye el trabajo con el National Immigrant Justice Center y la representación legal de sobrevivientes de tortura. Cuenta con títulos en Ciencias Políticas y Asuntos Internacionales, además de un Doctorado en Derecho (JD). Únete a una conversación inspiradora y poderosa sobre justicia, defensa y equidad en salud. Cuándo: Jueves 21 de mayo Dónde: Cumbre de Equidad en Salud en la Universidad de Hofstra ¡Asegura tus boletos hoy mismo! Haciendo clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía o visita nuestro sitio web antes de que se agoten los cupos.

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