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Democracy, Rights, and Governance

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Could Family Separation Increase Human Trafficking Risk for Immigrant Children?

Confusion and desperation in regard to immigration policies fuels human trafficking around the globe. Beyond the immediate dangers, the separation of children from their families only adds to the mental and emotional anguish of children who’ve already endured much on their way to the U.S. Southern border.
Colleen O'Day
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Jul 17, 2018
Crises & Countries in Conflict

Government Policies Affecting Immigrants and Asylum Seekers Worsen

It is incumbent on those of us who are part of the InterAction community, and broader civil society, to root American values, that affirm the potential and dignity of all people as a welcoming and compassionate nation, in our hearts. We must be an example for our leaders and our neighbors.
Sam Worthington
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Jul 9, 2018
Crises & Countries in Conflict

Fear of Deportation Exacts Toll on Children’s Mental Health

The mental health of young people is a growing concern for U.S. society as a whole, but But for undocumented youths or young citizens with undocumented relatives, the emotional or mental issues they grapple with are a multifaceted ordeal.
Colleen O'Day
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May 21, 2018
In the News

Russia’s Nefarious Meddling is Nothing Like Democracy Assistance

With continued revelations of Russia’s attempts to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, a specious narrative has come back into circulation: that Moscow’s campaign of political warfare is no different from U.S.- ­supported democracy assistance.
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Apr 10, 2018
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