Latest press releases: AALDEF statement on the president’s voter fraud commission May 11, 2017 American Muslim voters faced extra hurdles at poll sites in Michigan and New York in the 2016 Elections Nov 11, 2016 In AALDEF’s Election Day exit poll of over 14,400 Asian American voters, Clinton favored over Trump by wide margin Nov 9, 2016 Despite high voter turnout, Asian Americans face barriers to voting on Election Day…
Gender sensitization of boys and men is conducted through a series of discussions, camps and training sessions where gender concepts are analyzed using case stories of discrimination in families and society. Dialogues on traditional and harmful practices such as child marriage, dowry and female foeticide are facilitated through participatory, innovative methods. The men and boys are encouraged to look into their own lives and share their experiences on gender discrimination,…
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With over one in three residents born outside the United States, Los Angeles County faces unique challenges in delivering services to a disproportionately limited English proficient (LEP) population. Nearly one in three persons countywide are LEP, or face some difficulty communicating in English that impacts their ability to access critical services delivered only in English. Asian and Latino residents are more likely than other residents to face language barriers; 48%…
More about the Educational Equity program at the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund.