UnidosUS Advances Latino Health and Policy Advocacy in 2024

UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, continues its work in 2024 to address social, economic, and political barriers affecting Latino communities in the United States. Through a network of nearly 300 community-based affiliates nationwide, UnidosUS engages in research, policy analysis, and advocacy across key issues including immigration, education, employment, and health. The organization provides comprehensive resources such as its extensive Publication Library, which offers in-depth research on the Hispanic community's challenges and progress.

A core focus of UnidosUS is health policy, with efforts led by Stan Dorn, director of the Health Policy Project. The initiative targets access and coverage challenges in programs such as Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), alongside nutrition security support including SNAP and WIC. These programs are integral to reducing health disparities among Latino populations and ensuring equitable program participation.

UnidosUS also offers practical assistance through its national affiliate network, helping Latinos navigate voting, healthcare access, and legal or citizenship concerns. The organization has advocated for the benefits that have accrued to Latinos under the ACA, highlighting both national impacts and state-level details in areas with large Latino populations.

Since its founding in 1968, UnidosUS has maintained a commitment to nonpartisan advocacy and compliance with anti-discrimination laws, focusing on inclusive support without exclusion based on race, ethnicity, national origin, or gender. This approach strengthens their role in advancing Latino civil rights and shaping policy reforms that affect minority communities.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., UnidosUS operates at the intersection of grassroots community engagement and national policy influence, positioning itself as a key stakeholder in the socio-political landscape affecting Hispanic Americans. Their ongoing work signifies sustained efforts to bolster Latino representation and address systemic challenges through targeted research and advocacy.