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In Hispanic Heritage Month, The California government committed to supporting various statistical data to make better informed decisions in favor of one of the most vulnerable sectors in the entity.
So, the state will conduct demographic data collection and health with intention to work to recognize Latino and indigenous communities and fight to achieve equity and justice.
In this regard, Dr. Sarait Martínez, executive director of the Binational Center for Oaxacan Indigenous Development, assured that the SB 1016 represents the first state approach that recognizes the cultural and linguistic diversity of communities to guarantee respect for the fundamental right of people to receive information and services in the language they understand and prefer.
California takes a step in favor of Latinos with its new law
Governor Newsom emphasized that The United States is home to more than 20,000 speakers of different indigenous languages, of which the largest population resides in California, which is why changes were necessary. That’s why the Latino and Indigenous Disparities Reduction Acthopes to be a first step to not only provide them with greater visibility, but also adequate services.
In that sense, Senator Lena González declared to Los Angeles Times: “All Latinos deserve to be seen and counted when it comes to ensuring equitable access to health services essential. “I am thrilled to see our state moving in the right direction and grateful to Governor Newsom for his support.”
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