Catholic Pray-In: #CeasefireNOW

On Thursday, Quixote Center joined other faith-based organizations for a Catholic Pray-in in front of the White House calling for an immediate ceasefire, de-escalation in the conflict, and safe return of hostages. Over 50 protesters attended, and multiple news outlets have featured the protest, including a photo in the Guardian. 

Catholic Press Release

In advance of Thursday's Pray-in, we released the following statement alongside Catholic organizations: 

"There are no words for our horror at the number of civilian deaths in the past weeks. Since October 7, the bombings have killed over 3,000 children in Gaza. We demand that the United States government, from the White House to Congress, push for an immediate ceasefire, negotiate for the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, and work toward freeing hostages. Together with other people of faith and conscience, we denounce violence against all innocents and seek nonviolent solutions."

-Quixote Center

News from Panama 

Art by Melany Allen

Environmental protests against a mining project in Panama have continued to ramp up this week, with thousands taking to the streets and shutting down traffic in Panama City. 

These protests have also impacted our partners' work, as they have disrupted the Panama's busing program for migrants. The RFM-Panama team has stepped in response to provide aid and shelter to impacted families. 

Actions & More

Tell Congress: Reject Funding for Harmful Immigration Enforcement

The White House is requesting that Congress give ICE and CBP additional billions in funds to expand immigrant detention, deportation, and surveillance. Tell your members of Congress that our government should fund solutions that uphold the humanity and dignity of migrants, rather than fuel a harmful and broken system, by helping to forward our recent statement. 

Say NO to New Sanctions in Nicaragua

Senators Rubio and Kaine have introduced a new Senate bill that would impose wide-reaching sanctions on Nicaragua that could seriously damage the country's economy. Help stand in solidarity with the people of Nicaragua by telling your Senator to say NO to this bill. 

 Take Action for Peace in Haiti

Join us in fighting to stop the gun running to Haiti by asking your Representative to co-sponsor the U.S.-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2023. Armed gangs have taken control of most of Haiti, and the violence is devastating: 600 people died in Port-au-Prince in April of 2023 alone. The gangs can expand and maintain power because they are highly armed, and the U.S. is a major source of these weapons. 

Use this form to urge your Representative to support the bill!

If your member of Congress is one of the co-sponsors listed HERE, we ask that you instead send a thank-you message. 

Artist Corner

Gabriela Alemán

This week we are re-featuring Gabriela Alemán, also known as Smug Morenita, is an illustrator based in San Francisco, California. She is first generation, the child of Nicaraguan and Salvadoran immigrants. You can view more of her work HERE.