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New Authority for OSHA Can Help Survivors
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On February 13, 2023, the US Department of Labor announced it has finally granted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the authority to issue T and U Visa certifications. This long-awaited authority will increase opportunities for survivors of human trafficking to access immigration relief. The T Visa gives immigration status to non-citizen survivors, including a path to citizenship, providing immediate safety and access to services and benefits.
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2022 FNUSA Conference
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Conference Registrations Are Selling Out!
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Have you registered for our 2023 Annual Human Trafficking Conference? If not, do so now before we sell out! You do not want to miss this opportunity to learn and grow in community with other advocates. Hotel accommodations at the Washington Hilton are also selling out, so book your room today here!
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An Introduction to Human Trafficking: Theory and Practice
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This 2.5-hour session is designed for new professionals in the field. It will give participants a foundation of human trafficking theory and practice. Participants will learn what human trafficking is, what legal services and social services are available to survivors, and practice points within those professions.
Date: March 16, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm EST
Fee: $100
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Welcome to Our New Member Organizations!
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We want to enthusiastically welcome the newest Freedom Network USA member organizations! We are thrilled to announce that Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project (Phoenix, AZ), International Rescue Committee Richmond (Richmond, VA) and Florida Legal Services (Orlando, FL) have joined our network this year. We cannot wait to work alongside such amazing organizations doing this work.
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We are proud to be the nation’s largest coalition working to ensure that trafficked persons have access to justice, safety, and opportunity. One of the most vital pieces of this work is pushing our government toward policies that prioritize the safety and well-being of all survivors.
Just this week, the New York Times released in-depth reporting that included detailed accounts of labor trafficking and exploitation of unaccompanied children experience. FNUSA advocates for policies that incorporate the needs of immigrants, labor trafficking survivors, and other population populations that are commonly overlooked. In order to do this we need your help. Please make a financial gift today to support this work today and beyond.
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Welcome to Our New Board of Directors!
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Freedom Network USA is honored to have an amazing Board of Directors to support and guide our work. This year we have some wonderful new additions and we are excited to work alongside them. We are elated to have such a dedicated Board of Directors!
Darci Flynn
Patricia Hanberry
Shilpa Pandey
Cassandra Pericak
Jordan Yakoby
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