U.S Supreme Court, Washington, D.C- Friday, April 8th- 10:30am
U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C- Friday, April 8th- 10:45am
Martin Luther King Memorial, Washington, D.C- Friday, April 8th- 11:30am
MCS students meet with Refugee Council U.S.A and the Center for American Progress
Naomi Steinberg, director of Refugee Council U.S.A, and Tom Jawetz, the Vice President of Immigration Policy at the Center for American Progress, met with Students on Friday to share their perspectives on the Syrian refugee crisis and to explain how their organizations are involved in advocating for the rights of refugees. There was also space for students to share their experiences lobbying with Congress.
The Center for American Progress is an independent non partisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action. They develop new policy ideas, challenge the media to cover the issues that truly matter, and shape the national debate.
Refugee Council U.S.A is a coalition of U.S non-governmental organizations focused on refugee protection. Refugee Council U.S.A provides advocacy on issues affecting the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, displaced persons, victims of trafficking, and victims of torture in the United States and across the world.
Our last day in Washington D.C
Breakfast at "Lincoln's Waffle Shop"
A break to play "taps"
To learn more check out these two articles:
Will the U.S. Supreme Court Tell Obama to 'Take Care'?
Everything you need to know about the Supreme Court challenge to Obama's immigration policies
MCS Activists join the American Immigration Lawyers Association's Day of Action on Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C. - April 7 - 5pm
"We'd like the representative to oppose the SAFE act, which lengthens the process for refugees to apply for asylum. We'd also like you to oppose the HR 4731Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act, which gives the government the power to defund certain refugee resettlement agencies" (Carolina, 7th grade)
"We'd also like people in congress to speak out against Islamophobia and bigotry against muslims and refugees…they already have a tough life fleeing terrorism and oppressive government."(Vidar, 8th grade)
7th & 8th graders meet with KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights
Washington, D.C. - Wednesday, April 6 - 4pm
KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting human rights globally, especially gender equity, religious freedom and civil rights in the United States. It pursues its mission through education, legal outreach and advocacy.
KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting human rights globally, especially gender equity, religious freedom and civil rights in the United States. It pursues its mission through education, legal outreach and advocacy.
She concluded by offering suggestions for how to counter some of the big misconceptions about muslims, and specifically muslim women, circulating in the media.
MCS Students speak out in Washington.. and are joined by Iranian-American Comedian Maz Jobrani in front of the White House!
Many people were interested in our banner in front of the White House, including Maz Jobrani.
Iranian-American comedian Maz Jobrani joined in support of the 5th floor activism campaign.
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