May 2014
October 2014
Credible Fear: Children Alone and Afraid for their Lives
A special panel discussion on The Surge of unaccompanied minors
FEATURING:
Attorney Carmen Chavez - Executive Director, Casa Cornelia Law Center. Casa Cornelia Law Center is a public interest law firm providing pro bono legal services to victims of human and civil rights violations, including representation of unaccompanied immigrant children, victims of domestic violence, and persecuted immigrants seeking political asylum.
Attorney Andrea Guerrero - Executive Director, Alliance San Diego. Alliance San Diego is the community empowerment organization that builds coalitions to promote justice and social change. Ms. Guerrero was previously the Field & Policy Director of the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties and has also practiced immigration law.
Everard Meade, PhD. - Director, Trans Border Institute, USD. The TBI promotes dialogue, understanding, and collaboration to address transnational issues along the U.S.-Mexico border. Dr. Meade’s most recent research focuses on individuals and families who have fled violence in Mexico and Central America.
Free to the Public - Seating is Limited
Please RSVP to: info@imohr.org or call Anne at (619) 223-8074
PRESENTED BY:
The International Museum of Human Rights at San Diego
Amnesty International, Chapter 137 (San Diego)
COSPONSORED BY:
Women’s Museum of California
UNA-USA San Diego
American Women for International Understanding
Alliance San Diego
Trans-Border Institute at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
January 2015
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An Evening with Sister Helen Prejean
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