Globalization & Migration

The Globalization and Migration Working Group coordinates GGJ activities that address the intersection of globalization and migration.

U.S. Immigrant Groups Converge in Mexico, Join Global Call for End to Criminalization and Exploitation of Migrants

November 1, 2010
 
Contact:Colin Rajah (415) 203-8763 crajah@nnirr.org
Catherine Tactaquin (510) 459-4557ctactaquin@nnirr.org
 
U.S. Immigrant Groups Converge in Mexico, Join Global Call for End
to Criminalization and Exploitation of Migrants
 

OCT 1: Tell the South Korean Government the G20 is NO excuse for Repression!

To the Honourable Ambassador of the Republic of Korea,

Our alliance is made up of thousands of conscientious residents of the United States and Puerto Rico,
with international relationships throughout Canada, Latin America, Asia and Africa.

We are writing to urge that the South Korean government uphold the human rights of your residents and of all those who will be exercising their democratic rights to protest the 5th G20 Summit, which will be held in Seoul, South Korea from November 11 to 12.

Updates and Call to Action on Mexican Labor Crisis

THE MEXICAN LABOR CRISIS

The Calderon government is attacking the independent/democratic unions (which are the main force for working class progress in the country) on various fronts:

FROM DETROIT TO TORONTO: INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL MOVEMENT LEADERS CHALLENGE THE G-20


What:   Press conference, 12:15-1:00 PM
        Social movement leaders from South Africa, Honduras, Canada and Mexico challenge
        the G-20‘s empty promises and devastating policies

Where: United States Social Forum
       Cobo Center, 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226-4420
       People's Media Center,  Ambassador Dining Room W2-60, 2nd floor Cobo Hall

LA Civil Disobedience Against AZ SB1070

Immigrant Rights Activists Shut Down Alameda St. and Los Angeles Federal Detention Center
for Over Five Hours Through Non-Violent Civil Disobedience to Protest Arizona’s SB 1070

Protestors call for an end to immigration enforcement & the Criminalization of Immigrant Communities

FRIDAY MAY 14 NDLON Call - Updates from the Frontlines in Arizona

FROM THE NATIONAL DAY LABORER ORGANIZING NETWORK

Dear friends and colleagues, Please join us for a national call to stop the implementation of SB1070 in Arizona --- the most anti-immigrant and racist legislation in recent memory.


On Friday, May 14th at 11am PST/ 2pm EST, we will be providing updates on how Arizona is resisting and information on the May 29th mobilization in Phoenix.

THIS MOTHER’S DAY, WE WILL NOT BE SILENT ABOUT ARIZONA

A Mother's Day Message from National Domestic Workers Alliance and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network

SB 1070 in Arizona will have a devastating effect on the people of Arizona, and women and children will be at the front lines of this crisis.

MAY 29: FROM SELMA TO PHOENIX, FROM CIVIL RIGHTS TO HUMAN RIGHTS - MARCH ON PHOENIX TO STOP SB 1070 !!

NDLON and Puente are calling for a national convergence on Arizona for May 29th at the state capital to demand President Obama issue an executive order to nullify SB1070.  More info on altoarizona.com

We are encouraging GGJ members to mobilize to Phoenx May 28-30.

For travel support info contact michael@ggjalliance.org

For additional action details contact cindy@ggjalliance.org

To support with national media work contact jen@ggjalliance.org

 

TAKE ACTION TO SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST SB1070 IN ARIZONA, CALL FOR JUST IMMIGRATION REFORM

TODOS SOMOS ARIZONA!

As we all get ready to shout out our anger, our hope, and our hunger for justice May 1st, we wanted to share a few key updates to align our support for the fight against SB1070 in Arizona.
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