Support and Advocacy

American Refugee Committee: Headquarters of the American Refugee Committee (ARC) are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In over 12 countries ARC promotes the health and well-being of displaced persons who have endured the ravages of war and civil conflict.

Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) The mission of CLINIC is to enhance and expand delivery of legal services to indigent and low-income immigrants principally through diocesan immigration programs and to meet the immigration needs identified by the Catholic Church in the United States. Please consult this guide to determine asylee's eligibility for resettlement assistance: http://www.cliniclegal.org/Publications/Freepublications/CLINIC_Asylee.pdf

Hebrew Immigrant Aid SocietyHIAS’ policy on immigration is based on the inherent belief in human rights. This belief has led HIAS to strive to end the persecution of individuals and to offer refuge, and the legal protection of the United States, to many of its victims. After more than 125 years of operation, HIAS continues rescuing, resettling and reuniting oppressed people from all over the world.

Immigration Equality Immigration Equality is a national organization that works to end discrimination in U.S. immigration law, to reduce the negative impact of that law on the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV-positive people, and to help obtain asylum for those persecuted in their home country based on their sexual orientation, transgender identity or HIV-status. Through education, outreach, advocacy, and the maintenance of a nationwide network of resources, we provide information and support to advocates, attorneys, politicians and those who are threatened by persecution or the discriminatory impact of the law.

National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights NNIRR is a network of coalitions and grass-roots organizations in the US that advocate for the rights of refugees and immigrants.

Owl and Panther Writing Project seeks to treat trauma associated with torture, dislocation, refugee status, or family problems through involving children and young people in creative writing, counseling, and community service.

The Refuge Media Project was created by filmmakers, health educators, and human rights activists concerned about this issue. We are producing a half-hour documentary on immigrant torture survivors in the United States, and on some of the individuals and organizations who are working to help survivors deal with their traumatic pasts, and with the sometimes traumatic experience of coming to America.