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24 Aug 2023

Capitalizing on the Courts: Litigation for Immigrant Justice

Thursday, August 24, 2023 -
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
PDT
Virtual Event
Zoom Webinar

In this session, participants will hear from three different nonprofit partners to gain deeper insight into the intersection of law and immigrant justice, the role of litigation in advancing a broader social and racial justice agenda, and will explore concrete ways philanthropy can invest in litigation strategies to advance the interests of immigrant communities.

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21 Sep 2022

Strategies for Advancing Pro-immigrant Policies

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 -
10:00 am to 11:00 am
PDT
Virtual Event
Zoom Webinar

In 2022 GCIR adopted a policy agenda informed by input from immigrant justice movement leaders, GCIR members, and other stakeholders. The agenda aims to address the challenges that deny individuals the freedom to stay, move, work, transform, and thrive, and reflects potential solutions identified by the immigrant justice movement for addressing these challenges.

02 Jun 2022

A Call to Action: Investing in Black Leadership for Migrant and Racial Justice

Thursday, June 2, 2022 -
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
PDT
Virtual Event
Zoom Webinar

Join this briefing with Black migrant leaders and funders to learn more about the growing number of Black migrants in the U.S. and the unique and urgent challenges facing Black migrant communities; the critical leadership roles Black migrant organizations play in the movements for immigrant and racial justice; and what funders can do to invest in Black migrant communities, including supporting the Black Migrant Power Fund.

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03 Nov 2021

Legal Services Strategy Session

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 -
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
PDT
Webinar
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Join the Institute for Local Government and Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees for this special session. Drawing on demographic information and a recent research project, panelists will discuss key legal service needs in the state and how government and philanthropic investments can support community members working toward stabilizing their immigration status.

08 Dec 2020

A New Chapter in the Fight for Immigrant Justice

Tuesday, December 8, 2020 -
11:00 am to 12:15 pm
PST
Webinar
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Join GCIR and leading organizations for a discussion on the key immigration priorities, strategies, and needs heading into 2021 and how philanthropy can build on investments in recent years to promote success in the first 100 days of the Biden administration and beyond. GCIR’s recommendations for philanthropy will also be released during the program.

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23 Apr 2020

Preparing for the DACA Decision: What Can Philanthropy Do?

Thursday, April 23, 2020 -
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
EDT
Webinar
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A Supreme Court decision, anticipated between now and the end of June, will determine the fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. While pollsters report that 84% of Americans support DACA across the political spectrum, there is deep concern that repeated blows to our immigration system has desensitized us all to the impact of these decisions. The end of DACA, which advocates are bracing for, will have devastating ripple effects across our communities nationwide, as a legislative solution such as a DREAM Act has yet to be realized.

27 Jun 2018

Where Are the Children? Family Separation Becomes U.S. Immigration Enforcement Policy

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 -
10:00 am to 11:30 am
PDT
Webinar
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Since October 2017, the U.S. government has forcibly separated more than 2,300 children—including hundreds who are under four years old—from their parents as they arrive on our southern border seeking refuge. Join us for 1.5-hour call to hear from a panel of experts on the current situation, explore the impact of these policies on families and children, and learn about GCIR’s recommendations on how philanthropy can respond.

08 Mar 2018

Immigrant Families in America Today: How Fear and Toxic Stress Are Affecting Daily Life, Well-Being, and Health

Thursday, March 8, 2018 -
10:00 am to 11:30 am
PST
Webinar
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Join us for a webinar featuring a new report from The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, Living in an Immigrant Family in America: How Fear and Toxic Stress Are Affecting Daily Life, Well-Being, and Health.

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02 May 2017

Justice for All: Is Criminal Justice Reform Leaving Immigrants Behind?

Tuesday, May 2, 2017 -
10:00 am to 11:15 am
PDT
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Join us to learn more about the intersections between criminal justice and immigration systems, how the criminal justice reform and immigrant rights community are responding, and what funders can do at this critical moment.

12 Apr 2017

Human Trafficking in the New Immigration Landscape and Philanthropy's Role

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 -
10:00 am to 11:15 am
PDT
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Join this call to learn about how federal policy will impact trafficking victims and survivors, the existing support infrastructure for survivors, and how philanthropy is responding, from investments in prevention and direct services to systemic solutions.

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30 Jan 2017

Rapid Response Policy Call

Monday, January 30, 2017 -
11:00 am to 12:15 pm
PST
Webinar
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GCIR is holding a philanthropy-only rapid response policy call to review the policies created by these executive orders and the short- and long-term implications for immigrant and refugee families. There will be an opportunity to ask experts your questions about these recent announcements. 

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