NIWAP Employee Directory
Legal ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
NIWAP, the National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project, operates within the legal services sector to amplify the voices of immigrant abuse survivors and reduce systemic barriers they face. Through technical assistance, policy advocacy, and research, the organization trains and supports advocates, attorneys, law enforcement, and courts at local, state, and national levels. Based in Washington, D.C., NIWAP focuses on capacity building across professionals who serve immigrant communities, aiming to improve outcomes for survivors in legal processes. Founded in 2012 and associated with Washington College of Law at American University, NIWAP positions itself as a resource and expert in navigating legal protections for immigrant women and survivors. The organization serves professionals and institutions involved in immigration and domestic violence cases, seeking to address obstacles encountered by survivors in the justice system.