Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies (IWES) is a New Orleans-based public health non-profit founded in 1993 specializing in sexual/reproductive health, advocacy, and mental health programming for youth & adults.
November 2021-Present
This discussion guide was developed to deepen the use of the film New Nickels. To watch the documentary go to mosaic-iwes.com/new-nickels.
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Black Maternal Health Week Campaigns 2022 & 2023
A report prepared by the Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies & the Louisiana Department of Health. During the 2021 Legislative Session, Representative Royce Duplessis introduced HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 105 (HCR 105) to establish a task force dedicated to the education, treatment, and overall improvement of maternal mental healthcare within the state. The Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Family Health partnered with the Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies (IWES) to lead the task force, conduct the research, and develop the recommendations outlined in this document.
The Roadmap to Healing serves as a workbook, guide and source of support for self, organization and community. This toolkit provides ideas and inspiration as you define and explore your unique road to healing and create your own map, find your own compass.