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Uniting for Refugees: Marking One Year Since President Trump's Travel Ban

Oxfam

Jan
22
2018

Date: January 22, 2018

Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Location: District Hall, 75 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA

Boston groups unite for conversation and solidarity

Join Oxfam, Amnesty International, International Institute of New England, for an exhibit, panel discussion, and light reception

Featuring an acoustic performance by local musician Chadwick Stokes, of Dispatch and State Radio.

President Trump signed his first executive order travel ban in January 2017, slamming the door on refugees and triggering an outcry in support of refugees that continues today. Join Oxfam and fellow organizations for a panel discussion on the current state of the global refugee crisis and the US refugee resettlement program. You'll also learn how you can continue to stand up for refugees.

The panel will be followed by a light reception, featuring an acoustic performance by local musician Chadwick Stokes, of Dispatch and State Radio. 

For more information, click here.

Speakers

Professional Cropped Cohen Susan Mintz

Susan J. Cohen

Speaker

Susan J. Cohen is Chair of Mintz's Immigration Practice and a nationally recognized Immigration lawyer. She helps corporate clients manage immigration challenges. Susan is an American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) member and she's contributed to state and federal immigration regulations.