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Friday, February 01 2013 14:47 |
This week, Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) is at the forefront of our country’s news coverage and conversations. Today we share a more personal viewpoint from Border Action Network’s Policy Director Mike Wilson.
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Border Action Network salutes President Barack Obama and the U.S. Senate's bipartisan “Gang of Eight” as they carry forward the hope, if not the promise, of Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR). We recognize that neither plan provides the full measure of what we are asking for in CIR and that we are being offered “half a loaf”. Border Action Network will never be satisfied with “half a loaf”, but for the moment will accept it in the name of the undocumented millions who hunger for justice. We know that for them, “half a loaf” is manna compared to the paltry crumbs that have fallen from the table.
For the father who is hidden in the shadows of invisibility, walk with dignity into the light of Hope.
For the mother who lives in fear of family separation, pray with humility and with Hope.
For the children whose dreams are incomplete, your dreams will be made whole.
-Mike
Click here for a comparison of the two plans.
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Border Action Network is highlighted in the recently released 2012 Human Rights Status Report. This report from the US Human Rights Network gives a snapshot of some pressing human rights issues in the U.S. along with the commitments the U.S. made internationally to address the issues, and the organizations working on the ground to advance these human rights issues.
Click here to download and read the report.
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Today, December 10th, is a very special day- International Human Rights Day.
 On this day in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has become a universal standard for defending and promoting human rights. Every year on 10 December, Human Rights Day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration. It is celebrated around the globe that "All human beings are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental freedoms".
This year's Human Rights Day theme is: Inclusion and the right to participate in public life. Everybody has the right to have their voice heard and to have a role in making the decisions that shape their communities. Each one of us should be able to choose those people who will represent us in all governance institutions, to stand for public office, and to vote on the fundamental questions that shape our individual and collective destinies.
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Monday, December 03 2012 16:42 |
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Border Action Network invites you to join us Thursday December 20th, at 5:30PM for our Open House. We want to take this opportunity to share with you our new offices, staff and exciting plans for the future. BAN truly wants to be a “network” and hope you will be part of it, as an individual or an organization that supports human rights for all. Our office is located at 435 E. 9th Street (rear entrance) in Tucson (view Google Map).
Come share our hope and vision for a united world!
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Tuesday, November 20 2012 10:54 |
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Now that the election is over, we hope you will spend a minute with Border Action Network…Thanksgiving is an opportunity to review our lives and express our gratitude for all we have. Border Action Network is grateful that President Obama signed the Deferred Action Executive order. It can potentially allow over a million young people a chance at meaningful employment and continuing education. Border Action Network is very proud of the young women and men in our community that are trying to file their DACA applications. There have been many workshops and volunteers working to insure their paper work is complete. The problem for many of these amazing young people now is paying for their applications. Many tell us they are struggling to raise the $465.00 needed. To many of them, it seems unobtainable. Some are in school, and many work low paying jobs to help their families, but they do what they can. Every week they have car washes, bake sales, yard sales… but they are still so far away from their goals. BAN wants to share with you the story of one young man, Josue Saldivar. We believe there are community members that will help Josue and others raise funds for their applications. Please read his story; please consider making a donation today.
Josue Saldivar – My Undocumented Story
 My name is Josue S. Saldivar and I’m from Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico. I arrived in Tucson, Arizona in 1999 at the age eight. I arrived with my family: my dad, my mom, and my two younger sisters. I started school in the 3rd grade without knowing a single word of English. By 5th grade, I was taking all-English classes. I went on to middle school and then high school. All these years, I knew I was not born in the United States but I always thought that if I got good grades, was involved in extra-curricular activities and in my community I would be able to go to a university. This was not the case. I graduated high school as eight in my class with a 4.0 GPA, was the MVP of the Cross Country and Track team, member of the National Honor Society, Student Body Vice President of Student Council, and was a member and volunteer in many organizations.
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