Global Companions: Advocating on behalf of Refugees and Forcibly Displaced People

Global Companions: Advocating on behalf of Refugees and Forcibly Displaced People

Sunday, October 25, 2020 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM · 30 min. (Africa/Abidjan)
IFTJ Weekend
Roundtable Discussion (Live via Zoom)
Current VolunteersFormer VolunteersHigh School Faculty/StaffHigh School StudentsParishionersUniversity FacultyUniversity StaffUniversity Students

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As our government continues to exclude those seeking refuge and protection, this roundtable will invite participants to discuss ways that they can take action within their home community on behalf of refugees and forcibly displaced people—from the local to international level.

Jesuit Refugee Service/USAThe mission of Jesuit Refugee Service/USA is to accompany, serve and advocate for the rights of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons. Founded by Jesuit Fr. Pedro Arrupe in 1980, in direct response to the humanitarian crisis of the Vietnamese boat people, JRS today works in 56 countries worldwide to meet the educational, health, and social needs of refugees.