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  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
February 10, 2021 at 6:07 PM

A Call to Action & NNIRR's bilingual community resource on Biden's immigration Executive Orders

NNIRR's guide to Biden's immigration related executive actions & a Call to Action: Sign petition to demand Biden deliver on promises! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
February 1, 2021 at 4:00 PM

NNIRR tribute to human rights pioneer and our first ED, Carmen Vázquez

Carmen will always be remembered as a champion for racial and economic justice, for her work to promote the rights of all, and especially for her leadership in advancing sexual freedom, the rights of the LGBTIQ community, the fight against HIV/AIDS and much more. She was also NNIRR's first ED... ‌ ‌…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
January 21, 2021 at 7:25 PM

NNIRR Statement on Biden-Harris Administration priorities for immigration reform

  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights looks to a new era of leadership with renewed optimism for human rights. The Day One executive actions and immigration legislative proposal of the newly inaugurated Biden-Harris administration hold gre…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
January 12, 2021 at 2:18 AM

NNIRR statement on the border publicity stunt in Alamo, TX tomorrow. Take Action Now!

The National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights denounces the reported plans for a publicity stunt orchestrated by Trump to descend on Alamo, Texas tomorrow, Tuesday, January 12. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 5:04 PM

NNIRR's New Year wishes.

New Year wishes and last chance to give to NNIRR in 2020. Donate by midnight 12/31! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
December 21, 2020 at 4:00 PM

NNIRR's thank you for your partnership this year.

Your support and engagement in our work has been a bright light in the most challenging moments. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
December 18, 2020 at 12:39 AM

Join us tomorrow on Dec. 18th for International Migrants' Day!

Please join to celebrate International Migrants' Day with a series of events spotlighting human rights at borders. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
December 15, 2020 at 9:17 PM

Support NNIRR's work to uplift migrant voices!

We look forward to 2021 with renewed optimism, hopeful for a recovery from the pandemic and momentum towards much-needed change.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 7:14 PM

It's #GivingTuesday ∞ NNIRR needs your support!

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> #GivingTuesday is today! Will you join us with a donation to support our work for human rights? We know you have been bombarded by asks, and that you have hard decisions to make regarding your year-end giving. We hope …
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Please support NNIRR on #GivingTuesday!

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> #GivingTuesday  #HumanRights  #GrassrootsOrganizing Dear NNIRR family: #GivingTuesday is tomorrow, December 1, a day to kick off holiday giving for social justice. We hope you will consider a gift to NNIRR! Your p…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
November 9, 2020 at 11:43 PM

Relief, gratitude and a renewed commitment to human rights.

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> #Celebrate   #HumanRights   #CivilRights   #GrassrootsOrganizing photo credits: Anthony Crider (Nov. 7th Celebrations in N.C.) Dear NNIRR Members and Friends: While we share – and take a moment to bask in – the coll…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
November 3, 2020 at 6:58 PM

Today is the last chance to vote! Please cast your ballot for human rights!

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> #ElectionDay     #HumanRIghts     #CivilRights     #ImmigrantsVote artwork by favianna.com No matter the outcome of today's elections, we affirm our commitment to human rights and justice. We know many of you have …
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
October 29, 2020 at 6:27 PM

To defend human rights and democracy, vote!

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> #MakeYourPlan               #ProtectOurVote              #ImmigrantsVote artwork by Assata Davis Dear NNIRR Members & Friends, With just a few days before election day 2020, there have been record numbers of ballot…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
October 21, 2020 at 5:39 PM

Please Sign our Refugee Admissions Petition and Get out the Vote!

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Dear Friends, If you haven't already, please sign our joint petition urging the Republican Judiciary Committee leadership to protect the right to asylum by increasing refugee admissions in 2021. The petition closes tomor…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 5:18 PM

Take Action: Petition to Increase Refugee Resettlement Admissions

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Dear Friends, Please sign our joint petition urging the Republican Judiciary Committee leadership to protect the right to asylum by increasing refugee admissions in 2021. The Trump Administration is required to conve…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 9:54 PM

Today is National Voter Registration Day!

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> #MakeYourPlan               #ProtectOurVote artwork by favianna.com Today is National Voter Registration Day! The 2020 November election starts now! In this crucial election, let's ensure YOU are registered to vote a…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
September 18, 2020 at 10:48 PM

Statement on this week's breaking news: Solidarity & Action

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Dear NNIRR Family, The breaking news this week has continued our outrage, heartbreak, and resistance. On Monday, we awoke to news of the 9th Circuit Court ruling allowing the Trump Administration to effectively end…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
July 30, 2020 at 4:38 PM

Trump Aims to Dismantle DACA; Take Actions for Justice

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> DHS Memo Spells Out DACA's Fate: Trump Pursues Dismantling of DACA, Further Endangers Immigrant Communities The Trump Administration is testing the limits of the Constitution in taking actions that are unlawful and aut…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 8:31 PM

NNIRR Celebrates SCOTUS DACA ruling, continues to organize for justice

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> NNIRR Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump Administration in the challenge to DACA! Photo credits: Victoria Pickering https://victoriapickering.com The National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights celebrat…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 3:01 PM

NNIRR demands justice and accountability for police brutality

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Justice & accountability for the murder of George Floyd! Artwork by Camila Garcia: https://garciacamila.wixsite.com/milacreates The National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights joins voices from across the nation …
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 3:00 PM

#GivingTuesdayNOW today, May 5. Please support NNIRR!

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> #GivingTuesdayNOW We ask our NNIRR family and friends to support us today! It's #GivingTuesdayNOW, a spring fundraiser happening today, May 5th, to bring much needed support and attention to nonprofits and community o…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 2:01 PM

#GivingTuesday on May 5th & Join NNIRR livecast today on May Day at 12 pm PST | 3 pm EST

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Join NNIRR today for a livecast webinar to celebrate International Workers' Day and ... Dear friends, #GivingTuesday is coming up on May 5th. We are writing to ask for your support. NNIRR's work has continued full til…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Urge Border Govts: Ensure Migrant, Refugee Health & Safety

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Human Rights Groups to U.S. & Mexican Border Region Governments: Ensure the Health and Safety of Migrants, Refugees and Local Communities During the Global Health Crisis The spread of Covid-19 virus in detention cente…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
April 11, 2020 at 2:01 PM

A time for reflection, solidarity and action

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> DONATE TO NNIRR TODAY! More than ever, we need your support to protect human rights and organize for justice in the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic. For organizations like NNIRR, there is so much to do even whil…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 6:12 PM

It's National Census Day. We ALL Count!

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> TODAY IS NATIONAL CENSUS DAY! SUPPORT IMMIGRANT INCLUSION IN CENSUS 2020 During the Covid-19 global health crisis and with much of the country sheltering in place, a very important process is underway -- the U.S. Cens…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Sign-On NOW: Covid-19 - Safety and Access to Health Care

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Sign-on now: Demand health, human and civil rights protections for migrant communities in the wake of Covid-19! As the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic worsens by the day, we are deeply concerned for migrant communitie…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 3:01 PM

New Deadline: Act to Suspend Immigration Enforcement for Census

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Sign-on Deadline Extended to March 31 Sign-on Call to Suspend Immigration Enforcement for Census 2020 Dear Friends, We are very concerned about the welfare and public health of immigrant communities with the Novel Corona…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Reminder: Sign on now! Suspend Immigration Enforcement during Census 2020

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> ** Apologies for cross posting! ** Dear Friends, A reminder to sign-on to NNIRR's Call to Action to suspend immigration enforcement during Census 2020. Please circulate among your colleagues, friends, family. Organizat…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
March 2, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Sign on now! Suspend Immigration Enforcement during Census 2020

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> A Call to Action! Demand a Suspension of Immigration Enforcement Activities during Census 2020 Join NNIRR in urging the Trump Administration to suspend enforcement activities now and throughout Census 2020.…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 3:01 PM

No militarized enforcement in immigrant communities!

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> NNIRR condemns the escalation of attacks against immigrants The National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights condemns the unwarranted and manufactured escalation of immigration enforcement in the alarming announcem…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
January 20, 2020 at 6:27 PM

Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King for immigrant rights

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Dear Network Friends, Fifty-seven years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King wrote these words that resonate today in our work for immigrant and refugee rights. As we move the mission of the NNIRR forward, we honor and celebrate D…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 1:04 PM

Peace, hope and action for justice in 2020

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Moving towards justice in 2020 - with peace and justice for all Even as we reflect on this past year with friends and family, we are making plans for the next year, with barely a break in step. We are all too aware of t…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
December 24, 2019 at 9:41 PM

Best wishes from NNIRR for a season of hope

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> A season of hope ...for human rights, justice, and fairness  Thank you for your support this holiday season As we wind down 2019, we are grateful for the hard work and support of members, friends, interns, volunteers and…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
December 18, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Join NNIRR for International Migrants' Day!

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Celebrate International Migrants' Day with NNIRR! Twenty-nine years ago, on December 18, 1990, the UN General Assembly adopted the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Member…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 1:07 PM

Solidarity & Resistance: Support NNIRR on #GivingTuesday

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Friends, #GivingTuesday kicks off this Season of Giving, and NNIRR asks for your support! Donate today to help us enter 2020 ready to organize -- and if you donate NOW through Facebook, you have a chance to double your do…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
November 25, 2019 at 4:03 PM

Giving Thanks & Supporting Transitions at NNIRR

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Giving Thanks... and Supporting New Leadership Transitions at NNIRR Dear Friends, It's a time of transitions for NNIRR! As you may know, our long time Executive Director, Cathi Tactaquin, recently stepped down after 30+ …
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
November 14, 2019 at 10:24 PM

Urgent Request: Two sign-ons to Oppose 'Remain in Mexico' Program

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Urgent Request: Act NOW to Oppose 'Remain in Mexico' Program Petitions to U.S. and Mexican governments raise concerns and opposition to "Migrant Protection Protocols" (MPP) Some 60,000 asylum seekers to the U.S. have been…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
October 5, 2019 at 12:28 AM

No moats, no alligators, no border militarization. Sign the Petition NOW!

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> No to Trump's proposals for violence and cruelty Shoot migrants in the legs Border moats with snakes or alligators Electrified fence with flesh-piercing spikes These are some of Trump's "other" proposals to address migr…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
September 27, 2019 at 10:36 PM

Sign the Petition: Investigate Border Militarization

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Sign the Petition: Demand the Dept. of Defense Inspector General Investigate Border Militarization We need your signature. Trump is misusing troops on the U.S.-Mexico border. Demand an investigation of border militari…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
September 20, 2019 at 1:57 AM

Strike for Climate Justice on Sept. 20!

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Strike for Climate Justice! Commit to Migrant Rights!  Over 1,000 events are slated for the Climate Strike tomorrow, Friday, September 20. Click here to locate and participate in actions near you. The Global Climate Stri…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
August 22, 2019 at 4:34 AM

Reminder: Sign NOW - No Hotels for ICE

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> ACT NOW:  Sign the Petition: No Hotels for ICE Demand that U.S. hotel chains refuse to let ICE use their properties as jails for immigrants The Administration's alarming escalation of detention -- for asylum seekers…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
August 14, 2019 at 1:43 AM

Share love and solidarity in the wake of shootings, raids

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> United in Love and Solidarity Standing Against All Forms of Bigotry, White Supremacy The events of these past couple of weeks have been overwhelming, producing a mixture of emotions -- grief, anger, sadness, frustration.…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
August 3, 2019 at 12:50 AM

Double Actions: Rise for Refuge + No Hotels for ICE

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Take Two Actions for Immigrants and Refugees! Join the Tweet Storm Tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 3 Lift your voice in support of refugees and asylum seekers! The Administration's attacks on refugees and asylum seekers have gr…
  National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights · [email protected]
August 1, 2019 at 9:15 PM

July Updates: Immigration News & Resistance

ttp://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Immigration News Updates: Resistance in the Face of Continued Assault on Immigrant, Refugee Rights As Congress heads towards its annual August recess, immigration issues continue to make headlines, including as election…