Afiya Stand Up for Women

The Afiya Center is unique in that it is one of the very few non-profit reproductive justice organizations in North Texas founded and directed by women of color. The Afiya Center is committed to creating an atmosphere where women’s experiences are the focal point. The Afiya Center addresses the unique needs of women by providing public health education, advocating around policies that directly impact the lives of women, and leadership development. In addition, we place a special emphasis on the experiences of marginalized women affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty. While many may not be familiar with the term reproductive justice, The Afiya Center, since its inception, swiftly identified the sexual health and reproductive justice framework as effective means to challenge structural power inequalities.