Americas

Unlocking Potential: Transforming Lives Through Human Rights Education and Literacy

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Empowering Minds: Human Rights Education, Literacy and the Right to Education 

Empowering Minds: Human Rights Education, Literacy and the Right to Education Why is Literacy Vital for Global Education? Every child deserves education for growth and development. Unfortunately, by 2030, over 300 million students worldwide may lack basic literacy skills, hindering personal and societal progress. Significance of International Literacy Day UNESCO proclaimed September 8th as International … Read more

Desperate Search: Mexican Women on a Mission to Find Missing Family Members

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Karla is holding an image of her brother, who was forcibly disappeared.

The Unseen Struggle: Mexican Women Searching for Their Missing Loved Ones How many people have disappeared in Mexico? Over 116,000 individuals remain unaccounted for in Mexico alone Who are the “Hasta Encontrarte” collective? Comprised of 200 families in Mexico dedicated to searching for their disappeared loved ones Established in Guanajauato in 2021, with 99% of … Read more

UN Migration Chief Urges More job Opportunities for Migrants at Americas Summit in Mexico

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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) urges the expansion of regular labor migration routes in the Americas Why is the IOM advocating for this? To boost development in the region To lower risks for migrants What are the key benefits of expanding regular labor migration routes? Improved economic opportunities for migrants Reduction in irregular migration … Read more

Brazil’s Refugee Protection and Integration Model Hailed by UNHCR Chief

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UNHCR’s operations chief praises Brazil’s refugee protection and integration model GENEVA – Raouf Mazou, Assistant High Commissioner for Operations at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has praised Brazil’s exceptional solidarity with refugees and its inclusive response, which focuses on their protection and on finding solutions for them. What did Raouf Mazou praise Brazil for? Commitment … Read more

Breaking News: IRAP Launches Groundbreaking Family Reunification Program in Bay Area!

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IRAP is thrilled to introduce a new collaborative family reunification initiative focusing on families from the Americas bound for California’s Bay Area! What is Driving Migration from Latin America and the Caribbean? Family reunification is a key driver of migration. Many seek safety in the US where they have relatives. Awareness of family reunification programs … Read more

Unleashing Legal Power to Address Climate Refugee Crisis

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IRAP, along with other nonprofit organizations focused on climate action and migrant and refugee advocacy, released a legal action agenda to protect the rights of climate-displaced individuals in the Americas. Here are the key steps outlined in the agenda: Concrete Steps for Climate-Displaced People in the Americas Ensuring the rights and well-being of climate-impacted populations … Read more

Pope Francis Calls for Priests to Support Migrants

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Pope Francis Highlights the Importance of Support for Migrants What is Pope Francis advocating for? Priests supporting migrants Why does Pope Francis believe this is important? Belonging and acceptance for migrants Pope Francis recently emphasized the crucial role of priests in providing support and solidarity to migrants. He highlighted the need for religious leaders to … Read more