October 16, 2024
125 Human Rights Organizations Demand Biden Administration Stop Detaining Refugees at Guantánamo Bay
Why Are Human Rights Organizations Speaking Out?
- 125 human rights organizations send an open letter to President Biden
- The letter calls for the closure of the Guantánamo Migrant Operations Center
- Urges the U.S. government to allow asylum seekers arriving by boat access to protection
What Did the IRAP Report Reveal?
Last month, the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) released a report highlighting:
- Indefinite detention of refugee children and families
- Lack of legal counsel and unsanitary living conditions
What Can Individuals Do?
You can join the movement by sending your own letter to President Biden to say #NoToGuantanamo.
The Impact of Detention
“The mistreatment of migrants interdicted by the Coast Guard is deeply troubling,” said Cindy Woods of Americans for Immigrant Justice.
Join the fight for refugee rights and learn more:
- Read the sign-on letter and view the full list of signatories HERE
- Send your letter to President Biden HERE
- Explore IRAP’s report: Offshoring Human Rights: Detention of Refugees at Guantánamo Bay
The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) is committed to creating a world where everyone has the right to seek refuge. Learn more at www.refugeerights.org.
Source: refugeerights.org