VAW Resource Center

The National Partners Work Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) and the MMIW Family Advisors are organizing a National Week of Action (April 29 - May 5, 2024) to call the nation and the world to action in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives. Join us in saying enough is enough. No more stolen sisters.

Schedule of Events

Monday, April 29 (Launch): Wear Red

Wear red today in honor of MMIWR.

#MMIWR #MMIWRActionNow #NoMoreStolenSisters

Tuesday, April 30: Tell Congress

Urge your members of Congress to pass the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act (S. 2695/H.R. 4524). Take action here.

Wednesday, May 1: Go Local!

Share and support MMIWR events near you using the hashtags #MMIWRGoLocal.

Thursday, May 2: Honor

Honoring women is prevention. How do you honor MMIWR? How do you honor Indigenous women? Tell us by using the hashtag #HonorMMIWR.

Friday, May 3: Engage

Follow us on social media @NCAI1944 and use the hashtags #MMIWRActionNow, #NoMoreStolenSisters, and #MMIWR to show support for the week of action and end violence against Indigenous women.

Saturday, May 4: Move!

Walk, run, and move in honor of MMIWR. Join Rising Hearts for the 6th Annual Running for Justice in person and virtual 5K from May 3-6.

Sunday, May 5 (Day of Action): Act

Women experience violence every day. Ending the MMIWR crisis is a commitment to everyday action. Continue to take action all year to stop this crisis of violence.

All Weekend

MMIW 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon Hosted by Rising Hearts