by Elvia Arriola | Oct 19, 2019 | Fair Trade, Women and Fair Trade Events, Women and Globalization
Why Buy Fair Trade? Fair Trade is a global movement that puts people and planet first by ensuring fair practices and living wages for workers, producers and sellers of all consumer goods. For women in the global economy, fair trade assures that the...
by Elvia Arriola | Sep 20, 2019 | Advocacy and Activism, Migrants and Human Rights, Organizations, Post-Detention Assistance, Resources
This is a donation opportunity intended to for getting Christmas toys and clothing or household items to migrant families at a shelter for women and children in Austin and operated by CASA MARIANELLA. FINANCIAL DONATIONS – Send a check or donate online. TOYS...
by Elvia Arriola | Sep 12, 2019 | Migrants and Human Rights
September 12, 2019 The new rule allows DHS officials to reject asylum requests from migrants who travelled through, but did not seek asylum in, a third country prior to arriving at the U.S. border. This rule effectively bars migrants from countries other than Mexico...
by Elvia Arriola | Aug 29, 2019 | Migrants and Human Rights
UPDATE ON AUGUST 27, 2019 — REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FOR ASYLUM-SEEKING REFUGEE FAMILIES RIGHT HERE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS Thanks everyone for ideas and help. This is what several asylum-seeking refugee families need right now. 1. Beds: preferably 2 doubles, 2 bunkbeds....
by Elvia Arriola | Aug 29, 2019 | Migrants and Human Rights
Asylum: what is it? “Each year, thousands of noncitizens arriving at our border or already in the United States apply for asylum, or protection from persecution. Asylum seekers must navigate a difficult and complex process that can involve multiple government...
