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This blog post was written by Max Niedzwiecki, PhD, of Episcopal Migration Ministries’ Rainbow Initiative and Anita Fábos, PhD, of Clark University’s Integration and Belonging Hub. The post is informed by their research on how service providers can use the concept of “social determinants of health” to help LGBTQ+ newcomers integrate more successfully. Promoting the […]
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This guide helps service providers understand the distinctive challenges facing newcomers who are transgender or gender nonconforming (TGNC) and can help agencies that are engaging in training initiatives to ensure that all of their clients have access to appropriate services. It is based on a review of available resources, as well as the experience of […]
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This blog post reviews some common support needs of transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) newcomers and discusses how you can be an affirming provider. It addresses client needs related to health, welcoming, and social services, and provides detailed information on legal concerns. This blog was informed by the experiences and contributions of Ari M. K. […]
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Join Zahra on an animated adventure around her neighborhood as she explains a few basic rights and protections available to women and girls living in America. Also, view another video in this series to learn about general rights for Afghan immigrants in America.
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Hosted on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the training was delivered by Claire Hopkins, Switchboard’s Training Officer for Child and Family Services. For unaccompanied refugee minors (URMs), identifying as a member of the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning) community adds layers of complexity to their experiences, often intensifying feelings of isolation and vulnerability. […]
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Hosted on June 25, 2024, the training was delivered by Rob Callus, Switchboard Training Officer; Max Niedzwiecki, consultant for the Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) Rainbow Initiative, visiting scholar at Clark University, and an anthropologist; Anita Fábos, PhD, anthropologist; Al Green, Ministry Director of the LGBT Asylum Task Force at Hadwen Park Congregational Church, UCC, and […]
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The Rainbow Initiative, a program of Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM), focuses on supporting LGBTQ+ individuals who have fled their home countries seeking safety. With a network of 28 Rainbow Initiative Congregations and Communities (RICs) across the United States and Europe, EMM aims to create a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ newcomers and provide them with visibility […]
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HIAS utilized private funding to develop and implement a Women’s Empowerment Program that equips women with the financial, emotional, and social management skills to succeed in their new communities. The program offered weekly group sessions, opportunities for peer mentorship, and financial assistance to support women’s efforts to address barriers to self-sufficiency and enhanced their capacities […]
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In 2019, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Northern California Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) Program implemented practices to increase enrollment and outcomes for women. This effort entailed an expansion of the nursing and launch of an early childhood education program. These pathways build upon the formal and informal caregiving and education-related experiences that many of the […]
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This course, developed by AMSSA, provides an in-depth exploration of critical issues faced by LGBTQ2I+ newcomers. Learners will understand the unique issues LGBTQ newcomers face and gain insight on promising practices for serving this community.
