February 2024 Newsletter
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** Anniversary of the War in Ukraine
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Two years after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, violence, destruction, and violations of international law continue to create dire conditions for civilians living in Ukraine and fuel widespread displacement both in and outside of the country.
Earlier this week, USCRI Legal and Policy staff hosted a webinar to share the latest on pressing policy and legal questions for Ukrainian nationals in the U.S., such as parole, reauthorization of benefits for newly arriving Ukrainians, TPS, paths to permanent status, and more.
Click the button below to watch the full webinar recording.
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** Common Myths About Human Trafficking
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Whether it’s a movie depicting glamorized versions of victims and pimps or a recent TikTok trend that presents human trafficking as solely a snatch-and-grab scenario, the public receives conflicting and confusing information about human trafficking.
Since the public plays a major role in the identification and reporting of suspected human trafficking, it is crucial to dispel myths to better address the problem. However, if the public is looking for the stereotypical victim depicted in the media, they may miss the traffickers operating in their own communities.
Click the button below for some common myths about human trafficking.
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** Staff Spotlight: Masady Mani
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We spoke with Masady Mani, loan specialist with USCRI, to talk about her 30 years at our organization and her work with the Cambodian Buddhist Society in Maryland.
“I think it’s good for me because when I just moved here, a lot of things were new, and I needed to learn. Everything was new to me. So, the thing that I like about working here especially is talking to the clients because I can relate.”
Click the button below to read the full interview.
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** Cleveland refugees celebrate five years at local hospital
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University Hospitals has hired hundreds of USCRI Cleveland’s refugee clients over the years, training them on how to work in the kitchen and on American work culture. While many will move on from the job after a few years to proceed in a career in health care or to go back to school, some call the Food Services department at UH home. Esperance and Ekyassa are part of the first cohort of USCRI clients placed with UH and they have recently celebrated their five-year anniversaries on the job.
Click the button below to read more about Esperance and Ekyassa.
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** In case you missed it…
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USCRI Assoc. Director of Refugee Health Services discusses Black History Month
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Latest Policy Brief: The Supplemental and Refugee Related Considerations
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Social Media Takeovers dive deeper into USCRI’s Kenya trips
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