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The Dominguez Firm Proudly Announces Its Spring 2024 Scholarship Winners

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dominguez Firm continues its tradition of recognizing outstanding students through its Legal and Collegiate Scholarships. This semester's winners were selected based on their remarkable accomplishments and proactive work to improve the lives of others. Not only did Gabriela Monico and Nayani Manor excel as students, but they also worked tirelessly to champion those who often don't have a voice.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dominguez Firm continues its tradition of recognizing outstanding students through its Legal and Collegiate Scholarships.
  • This semester's winners were selected based on their remarkable accomplishments and proactive work to improve the lives of others.
  • "I am so grateful for the support of the Dominguez Firm and their commitment to help support the lives of future youth.
  • The Dominguez Firm is a powerhouse personal injury law firm that has been helping clients for over 30 years.

Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington Merge, Announce New Organization, Akin

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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The merger between Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington (CHSW) represents a fresh and urgent approach to support crisis prevention, and help families remain together.

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  • The merger between Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington (CHSW) represents a fresh and urgent approach to support crisis prevention, and help families remain together.
  • As part of the merger, current CHSW CEO Dave Newell was named as the new CEO of Akin.
  • Employees of both organizations will remain in their current positions in the new organization, continuing to provide services to Washington state’s children and families.
  • The newly created entity, Akin, will rank among the top 25 largest human services organizations in Washington with a starting operating budget of nearly $50Mii.

LOLA, THE AI ASSISTANT FOR IMMIGRANTS, IS HERE TO HELP

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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MIAMI, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leap Financial, a financial services technology company focused on the specific needs of immigrants and their families abroad, has launched Lola4i.com, an AI assistant that coaches recently arrived immigrants to the U.S. as well all next-gens who may struggle to get fully integrated.

Key Points: 
  • Lola provides answers to questions that recent arrivals may be hesitant to ask in the real world.
  • Lola facilitates faster economic integration for immigrants to become productive, and have a positive impact on our society.
  • Lola can help immigrants unleash their potential by helping them to quickly become economic contributors and active participants in our community.
  • "We are partnering with community organizations, consulates, and fintech companies like h.way to sponsor Lola and help increase its influence," added Lionel Carrasco.

Ottawa's New Immigration Strategy: A Positive Step Forward, Yet Missed Opportunity to Tackle Human Trafficking and Exploitation

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Over the past year, we have been working closely to identify the gaps and challenges with Canada’s immigration system.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past year, we have been working closely to identify the gaps and challenges with Canada’s immigration system.
  • In light of the urgency surrounding these measures, we call on the federal government to implement these desperately needed measures without further delay.
  • The new strategy, while taking a positive step forward, is also a missed opportunity to comprehensively address human trafficking and exploitation of newcomers, international students and migrant workers.
  • The Centre and Covenant House Vancouver reaffirm their urgent appeal to the federal government to create a more equitable, fair, and human rights-based system.

The New York Women's Foundation Doubles Down on Investment to Advance Reproductive Justice, Safety & Healing Through Summer 2023 Grantmaking Efforts

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The New York Women's Foundation (NYWF) announced $2.57 million of grantmaking in support of 34 organizations, both new and renewals to existing grantee partners, with a focus on reproductive justice, safety and healing, and emerging organizations and movements. For its June grants, The Foundation is investing in the infrastructure and sustainability of our communities and shaping our stories, while advancing its early investment strategy to create a more equitable and just future. As backlash against the movement for gender, racial, and economic justice continues, The Foundation acts in solidarity with partners by stepping up its investment in those closest to the issues.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The New York Women's Foundation (NYWF) announced $2.57 million of grantmaking in support of 34 organizations, both new and renewals to existing grantee partners, with a focus on reproductive justice, safety and healing, and emerging organizations and movements.
  • As backlash against the movement for gender, racial, and economic justice continues, The Foundation acts in solidarity with partners by stepping up its investment in those closest to the issues.
  • For the first time since the pandemic began, The Foundation engaged in a participatory grantmaking process in partnership with its Grants Advisory Committee (GAC).
  • The Foundation has a longstanding history of early investment as a core strategy, and these grants are a five-year commitment to these grassroots organizations.

The IKEA Foundation Pledges More Than €11 Million in Emergency Humanitarian Aid for Sudan

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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(Photo: Business Wire)

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  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Intense fighting broke out in Khartoum, Sudan on 15 April and has since spread to other parts of the country.
  • Sudan is also hosting more than one million refugees who have fled violence in neighbouring countries.
  • Per Heggenes, CEO of the IKEA Foundation, said: “The violence in Sudan is a devastating human tragedy.
  • We are very grateful for the IKEA Foundation stepping in to assist and pleased to offer shelter to 15,000 individuals affected by the crisis.

Ropes & Gray Announces "Ropes Impact Fellowship" to Advance Public Service Commitment

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ropes & Gray today announced the creation of the Ropes Impact Fellowship, a public-interest fellowship supported through nonprofit Equal Justice Works, a longtime partner of the firm in advancing public interest work. The Ropes-named fellowship follows the firm's longstanding tradition of funding public interest fellowships through Equal Justice Works by using fee awards from significant public interest litigation.

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  • "Ropes & Gray is proud of our longstanding relationship with Equal Justice Works and our support of its fellows.
  • We are especially proud this year to kick off the first Ropes Impact Fellowship," said Chris Conniff, pro bono co-chair and partner at Ropes & Gray.
  • "The fellowships complement Ropes & Gray's mission to 'practice with purpose'— a commitment to making a positive difference for our clients, our communities, and our own people."
  • The 2023 Ropes Impact Fellow is Alexis Picard, a graduate of Harvard Law School.

Government must use trauma-informed approach to end uncertainty on refugee visa applications

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Sunday, May 14, 2023
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When making the announcement, Immigration Minister Andrew Giles said this would end the limbo for refugees after they had “endured ten years of uncertainty”.

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  • When making the announcement, Immigration Minister Andrew Giles said this would end the limbo for refugees after they had “endured ten years of uncertainty”.
  • Known collectively as the “legacy caseload”, their refugee status was subject to a “fast track” process.

The trauma of uncertainty

    • The minister’s recognition of the impact of visa uncertainty resonates with recently published research we conducted with lawyers and migration agents who work with this group.
    • This research adds to existing evidence about the negative impact of temporary visas on the mental health of asylum seekers.
    • This research reveals how the government can use a trauma-informed approach to end visa uncertainty and create a shared future.

Resolution of Status Visas

    • Refugees who currently hold TPVs and SHEVs will be eligible for a permanent Resolution of Status Visa.
    • Processing is under way and as of late March 2023 100 visas have already been granted.
    • Permanent visas will mean refugees can begin the process of family reunion after over a decade of separation.

What happens to those who do not hold a TPV or SHEV?

    • Statistics published by the department in February 2023 state there are 9,861 people who have been through the fast-track process and were refused visas.
    • If they are then found to be a refugee, they would be eligible for a Resolution of Status Visa.
    • Flaws in the fast-track process and in particular with the review process of the IAA have been documented previously.
    • What changes, if any, might be made are unclear, but this group of people face ongoing limbo.

Deterioration in mental health is directly linked to treatment

    • In 2018 and 2019, we surveyed and interviewed lawyers and migration agents who worked directly with clients going through the “fast track” assessment process.
    • They heard stories of overwhelming emotions (for example, despair and anger) as well as witnessing self-harm and suicidal behaviour.
    • A key driver of people’s mental distress was their inability to apply for a visa for several years.
    • This was followed by a difficult and fast-paced application process in which they were expected to relay their stories of persecution.

Concerns about labour trafficking increase amid higher demand for migrant workers in Canada

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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It highlights that many migrant workers are not aware that they have labour rights while working in Canada.

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  • It highlights that many migrant workers are not aware that they have labour rights while working in Canada.
  • Migrant workers’ safety was jeopardized due to limited healthcare access and COVID-19 testing, as well as by their inability to socially distance.
  • The report recommends that the federal and provincial governments implement additional safeguards to protect migrant workers from being exploited.
  • Although this new policy will help address some concerns, additional steps are needed to reduce the exploitation of migrant workers.