USCRI’s latest Policy Report, “Las Mariposas de la Frontera: Uplifting the Stories of Asylum Seekers at the U.S.-Mexico Border,” by Senior Policy Analyst Aaron Nodjomian-Escajeda, is out now! This report details the findings from a field visit to U.S.-Mexico border cities, such as Ciudad, Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas, in which USCRI and International Institute of New England spoke with asylum seekers and shelter directors. It also includes recommendations for both the U.S. and Mexican governments. Find the full report at https://bit.ly/4eCqVMB
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The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), established in 1911, is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit international organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants. USCRI, working with nearly 200 affiliates, provides legal, social, and health services to refugees, unaccompanied migrating children, trafficking survivors, and other immigrants in all 50 states, El Salvador, Honduras, Kenya, and Mexico. USCRI advocates for the rights of refugees and immigrants both nationally and globally, helping to drive humanitarian policies, practices, and law. We offer career opportunities to highly motivated, passionate, and hardworking individuals. To learn more about our current job openings, visit our career page at refugees.org/careers
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“[I left home] due to threats. They killed my 16-year-old son… I live here in fear that something might happen to us or my children.” In July, USCRI & International Institute of New England heard from asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4eCqVMB Tomorrow, USCRI’s report, “Las Mariposas de la Frontera: Uplifting the Stories of Asylum Seekers at the U.S.-Mexico Border,” will be live on our website. #SaveAsylum #UpliftTheirVoices
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As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, USCRI celebrates the vibrant contributions of Hispanic and Latinx culture! Swipe to learn how USCRI staff connect with their heritage. Thank you to our staff for participating. To read all the quotes, visit https://bit.ly/3BdkfWe #HispanicHeritageMonth #Hispanic #Latinx
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“Asylum seekers, USCRI and International Institute of New England were and continue to be deeply moved by your resilience and determination to seek asylum despite our government’s best efforts to dissuade you. Your perseverance in the face of adversity, uncertainty, and bureaucratic walls is truly admirable. The selective humanity of the U.S. Government to welcome some and discard others is unconscionable. We stand in solidarity with you and will continue to advocate for your right to seek asylum as enshrined in Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in U.S. immigration law.” Read more from our open letter to asylum seekers: https://bit.ly/3zVKz77
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Today marks the launch of the Global Alliance to End Statelessness. A stateless person cannot vote, travel, work, or access healthcare. Countries need to commit to eradicating statelessness and change their nationality laws to protect refugees and displaced families. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3TRm29R #EndStatelessness
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USCRI continues to honor our Hispanic and Latinx colleagues' rich heritage, traditions, and contributions this Hispanic Heritage Month. We take pride in celebrating the diversity that strengthens our organization. Swipe to learn how our staff connects with their roots and keeps their culture alive through generations. Click here to read more from our staff: https://bit.ly/3BdkfWe #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #CelebrateDiversity #USCRI
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G’mar Chatima Tova! Wishing everyone observing #YomKippur a meaningful day of reflection, repentance, and peace.
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Last year, we delivered enough pads to support nearly 5,000 girls for one year in refugee camps in #Kenya. Let’s continue to ensure girls like Sarah have what they need to thrive & keep dreaming. Donate here: https://bit.ly/3M6iFIe #DayofTheGirl
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Even amid violence and crisis, girls are championing solutions and driving us towards a world where all girls have full rights and limitless futures. In this video, Policy Analyst Victoria Walker discusses USCRI’s Keep Girls Dreaming initiative, which provides menstrual hygiene products to girls in Kenya’s refugee camps. Donate today to help girls stay healthy, stay in school, and stay dreaming: https://lnkd.in/eDNd76mk #KeepGirlsDreaming #DayofTheGirl
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USCRI, alongside the International Institute of New England, met with an asylum seeker from Guatemala during their time at the U.S.-Mexico border. Watch the video below to hear his story and learn about his journey. Visit https://bit.ly/4eCqVMB to listen to more stories from asylum seekers. #UpliftTheirVoices #SaveAsylum This video is connected to a report titled “Las Mariposas de la Frontera: Uplifting the Stories of Asylum Seekers at the U.S.-Mexico Border,” which will be released next week. Stay tuned.