IInternational Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) provides global legal aid and advocacy to help refugees and others seeking safety obtain protection and a path to lasting refuge. It offers legal representation, research, and policy advocacy to empower individuals to exercise their right to freedom of movement and to secure durable solutions. IRAP differentiates itself by combining direct legal services with strategic, worldwide advocacy and partnerships to address root causes and systemic barriers, not only individual cases. Its goal is to create a world where everyone has a safe place to live and a safe way to reach it.
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Hosted at the Jewish Museum in New York City during the United Nations General Assembly Week from September 22nd to September 25th, The Charles Bronfman Prize convened the Laureates to collaborate—sharing stories about their efforts to drive change, curate solutions and meet needs globally, while also recognizing the added resilience required of humanitarian leaders today."Caring about something enough to truly dedicate yourself to help those in need and solve the problems of the world is no small matter," said Charles Bronfman, philanthropist and the namesake of the Prize. "I continue to be in awe of all of the Laureates. Their shared connection and their desire to have meaningful impact in our complex world was moving beyond measure. I know they inspired me but more importantly, I believe their shared stories ignited new ideas and continue to inspire the next generation of humanitarians."The extensive anniversary programming spotlighting Prize Laureates included:A talk from Etgar Keret, author and 2016 Prize Laureate;A conversation on disability rights with Eric Rosenthal , founder and Executive Director of Disability Rights International and the 2013 Prize Laureate;, founder and Executive Director of Disability Rights International and the 2013 Prize Laureate; Reflections on the mental health crisis in Israel from Dr. Amitai Ziv , founder of MSR, The Israel Center for Medical Simulation and the 2007 Prize Laureate as well as a Prize Judge, with an introduction by Dr. Ari Johnson , 2021 Prize Laureate and co-founder/CEO of Muso;from Dr
Today, the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) released a new report, “ More than Words: Making Good on the Promise of the Central American Minors Refugee and Parole Program,” which highlights the barriers separated families face accessing the Central American Minors (CAM) Program and reuniting in the United States.
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2008
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