BEYOND BORDERS: Recognizing the Contributions and Struggles of Immigrants and Refugees in RI

BEYOND BORDERS CONFERENCE

Recognizing the Contributions and Struggles

of Immigrants and Refugees in RI

 Saturday April 24, 2010

9am - 4pm

Registration begins at 8:30am

The International Institute of Rhode Island and the coalition, Immigrants United, are pleased to announce the Beyond Borders Conference: Recognizing the Contributions and Struggles of Immigrants and Refugees in Rhode Island, to be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM at the International Institute RI located at 645 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. Registration begins at 8:30AM. This event is open to the entire community, including elected officials, immigrant/social justice advocates, social service providers, policy-makers, the foreign born population, and students.


The Beyond Borders Conference is a gathering of the local Rhode Island community to recognize the assets and struggles of immigrants and refugees, the local initiatives in place to assist immigrants and refugees, and the steps being taken towards the passage of pro-migrant legislation. The conference will be divided into 4 workshop sessions that explore the legal, economic, political and educational opportunities and challenges surrounding the immigrant and refugee community of Rhode Island. The goals of the conference are to educate the community, bring together individuals and organizations working with immigrants and refugees, and form solidarity and momentum for pro-migrant legislation in our state and country.

Registration online at http://www.iiri.org/ is strongly recommended for a reduced rate of $15 before April 16. Registration at the door will be $20. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided as well as free parking.

Sponsored by Working Rhode Island.

For more information, or to make a food and/or monetary donation please contact Michelle DePlante at mdeplante@iiri.org or (401) 784-8644