For Immediate Release February 23, 2023 Contact Greer Millard Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project gmillard@firrp.org; (602) 795-7407 Gia Del Pino Kino Border Initiative gdelpino@kinoborderinitiative.org; (786) 451-5459 Download Letter Here Florence Project and Kino Border Initiative Condemn Most Recent Asylum Ban The proposed ban on asylum for people who travel through a third country will put people in direct and immediate danger. Nogales, AZ – The Florence Immigrant & …Read More
Archives for February 2023
Join us for KBI/ JRS-USA Migrant Accompaniment Virtual Panel
Have you been wondering what you can do to welcome people migrating at this time in history? At a moment when US legislators threaten to close off access to safety for families fleeing persecution, those who choose welcome over exclusion inspire us to open our arms wider and accompany people who migrate for a more dignified life. During this panel conversation, we will hear from individuals who have sponsored families for asylum in Washington DC, Rutland, VT and Seattle, WA, as well as those …Read More
Meet our Board Chair & Vice-Chair
We recently welcomed two new leaders to our Board of Directors, Tony Dabdoub and Maria Silva. They recently began their terms as our new Board Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively. Both bring tremendous leadership experience and deep commitment to our work as residents of Nogales, Sonora. Maria Silva, a Nogales native, currently serves with the International Rescue Committee, where she supports migrants seeking asylum at the border. She first encountered Kino in 2017, when she began …Read More
January – February Announcements
Mark your calendar for “We Say Welcome,” our March 21st Binational Action to decry Title 42. Marking three long years of the US government turning its back on families seeking safety, faith leaders come together to urge US officials to restore a pathway to refuge for women, men and children who have been stuck in danger and uncertainty for months or years. As the Biden Administration and other elected officials publicly acknowledge the end of the pandemic, they continue to keep doors closed to …Read More
January – February Media Report
Biden Administration’s CBP One app process causes inequities among migrants seeking access. The CBPOne application continues to present serious accessibility issues for families seeking safety, including lack of language access, technological problems, and very limited appointments. “The word that we’re hearing a lot is ‘impotencia’ . It's frustrating to not be able to secure an appointment not only for themselves but for their families,” said Director of Education and Advocacy Pedro de …Read More