Immigrant Rights Activists to Gather in January in Arizona

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Marina Vasquez, a participant with the Journey for Justice, speaks at an event in Antelope Wells, New Mexico in December 2022. She says, “We are here to honor the children who have died in their attempt to achieve shelter in the United States. Many have died at the hands of Border Patrol at Border Patrol stations. Their voices are with us on this journey.” Photo/Tribuno del Pueblo

From January 12-15, 2024, the Witness at the Border immigrant rights group is sponsoring a Workshop for Justice/Taller por la Justicia at the Sonoran Desert Inn and Conference Center in Ajo, Arizona. The registration deadline is December 15.

Migrants being held in open air detention by Border Patrol, between two border fences near San Diego, CA. Photo/Tribuno del Pueblo

At the workshop, organizers say, immigrant rights activists from around the country will gather to “reflect, collaborate and think critically about where we are as a movement, and where we go from here.” The workshop will include guest speakers and panelists, breakout sessions, open discussion and opportunities to volunteer and take action.Visit https://witnessattheborder.org/ to access the event information and registration form.

Witness at the Border is fundraising to help defray some of the costs of hosting the Workshop. Checks may be sent to Witness Fund, Inc. PO Box 2324 Northbrook, IL 60065. Or donate through Gofundme at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/workshop-for-justice

In December 2022, Witness at the Border organized the Journey for Justice, in which activists traveled the length of the 2,200-mile U.S. southern border from Texas to California to document the abuse and obstacles that migrants and asylum seekers encounter and to honor the lives of those who have suffered and died trying to cross the border.

See this video related to the Journey for Justice and the upcoming Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zo0anWas5Hc

The People’s Tribune and our sister bilingual publication, El Tribuno del Pueblo were among the partner organizations that supported the Journey for Justice, and we are also partnering with Witness at the Border for the Workshop for Justice. Other partner organizations for the Workshop include:

A Break for Impact

Afghan Allies Advocacy

Ajo Samaritans

Backbone Campaign

Battalion Search and Rescue

CA Central Valley Journey for Justice

Human Security Initiative

Humane Borders

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center

Madrean Archipelago WIldlife Center

Reunite Migrant Families

Salvavision.Org

Voices from the Border

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