Genocide Against Women: NHMC Calls on the United Nations to Investigate ICE’s Crimes Against Humanity

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September 16, 2020

A Statement  from Brenda Victoria Castillo, President & CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC)

This week, as we begin our 2020 celebration of Latinx people, culture, resilience, and achievements, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has been exposed for performing a high rate of alleged forced sterilization of migrant women in its detention centers. We are repulsed by and condemn any act of genocide against women in our country. NHMC asks that the United Nations steps in and investigates these crimes against humanity. This act of injustice goes beyond this country. 

Forced sterilization is a dehumanization tactic long used by oppressive authorities to silence the most marginalized in our communities. It has a long history in the United States of America. We all must collectively stand up to protect the dignity and health of the immigrant community, particularly for those who are trapped in the unjust system and conditions orchestrated by the Trump Administration. The United States, a country built on the backs of immigrants who are involuntarily having their lives and futures physically altered, should be a country that, in the very least, prevents and rejects genocidal human rights practices. 

NHMC joins Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s call for a full Congressional investigation, and additionally calls for the immediate suspension of all medical licenses involved, and the immediate resignation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Chad Wolf and ICE Director Tony Pham. 
Yours in the Movement,

Brenda Victoria Castillo
President & CEO
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National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a 40+ year old 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan, civil and human rights organization that was founded to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism toward Latino and marginalized communities.

We advance Latino visibility and influence from the halls of Washington, D.C., to the studios of Hollywood. Through our media advocacy and workforce development initiatives, NHMC creates spaces where diverse creators can connect, collaborate, and thrive. Our Series Scriptwriters Program, Latinx Stream Showcase, Creators Networking Program, Careers in Entertainment Youth Program, and Media Advocacy Fellowships serve as both incubators and pipelines, preparing the next generation of storytellers, advocates, and industry leaders. Through mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and direct access to entertainment executives, these programs help transform emerging talent into lasting industry voices while expanding authentic representation across media.

We lead the work to eliminate online hate and disinformation across media platforms. We advocate in the space of Artificial Intelligence when it intersects with civil & human rights, including making sure Latino-Interest and children’s protections are included in AI initiatives and implementations. We advocate for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline Program, Net Neutrality protections, and closing the digital divide for Latino and other marginalized communities. NHMC works in partnership with other social justice organizations to safeguard democracy in the United States of America.

NHMC is a not-for-profit, and provides equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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