Core Value: Human Rights

New Mexico Voices for Children supports the recognition and civil rights of all persons and families, regardless of their race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, gender or gender identity. One way we do this is through our Race Matters work.

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Issue Area: Racial Equity and Non-Discrimination

NM Children’s Charter outcome:
#18: No one experiences disparities in education, health, economic opportunity, housing, civil rights, self determination or personal power because of their race, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender or sexual orientation.

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Issue Area: Immigration

NM Children’s Charter outcomes:
#17: All New Mexicans are assured protection of their human rights and civil liberties;
#19: All immigrants to New Mexico are protected by just and humane immigration policies.