AOM Seminar

Realities and Challenges for the Accompaniment of Migrants and Refugees in Latin America and the Caribbean

April 5-7, 2022Ìý |ÌýDevlin 010 & McElroy Commons 237 Conference Room | 12:00PM–1:30 PMÌý

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Realities and Challenges for the Accompaniment of Migrants and RefugeesÌýin LatinÌýAmerica and the Caribbean is a seminar series that discusses the findings of a research projectÌýsponsored by the Jesuit Network with Migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean. During threeÌýdays, these seminars will discuss topics related to Diversity, Inclusion, and Accompaniment ofÌýMigrants and Refugees in Latin America; the relationship between Policy and Practices ofÌýAccompaniment in Latin American countries; and the need for interdisciplinary approaches toÌýdevelop accompaniment practices with migrants and refugees.Ìý

In partnership with:

ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ School of Social Work
ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ Office of Global Engagement
The Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center
The Center for Human Rights and International Justice at ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ

Seminar Schedule

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Diversity, Inclusion, and Accompaniment: Migrants and Refugees in Latin America

Apr 5, 2022 |Ìý12 - 1:30 PM | ÌýDevlin 010

This seminar discusses the profiles and needs of migrants and refugees in three different countries in Latin America. The discussion offers a reflection on the perceptions of host communities regarding the presence of migrants and refugees and practices of hospitality and the challenges of integration.

This seminar will be sponsored by the Institute for the Liberal Arts at ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ, the ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ School of Social Work, the Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center, and the Office of Global Engagement.


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Human Rights in Practice: The Tension between Policy and Practices of Accompaniment

Apr 6, 2022 |Ìý12 - 1:30 PM | ÌýMcElroy Commons, 237 Conference Room

This seminar discusses the challenges migrants and asylum seekers face in accessing different regularization forms in reception countries like Colombia, Mexico, and Costa Rica. The discussion offers an opportunity to reflect on the right to asylum and the challenges governments face in integrating these populations in host countries.

This seminar will be sponsored by the Institute for the Liberal Arts at ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ, the ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ School of Social Work, the Center for Human Rights and International Justice, and the Office of Global Engagement.


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The Need for Interdisciplinarity: Accompanying Migrants and Refugees in Latin America

April 7, 2022 | Ìý12 - 1:30 PM | McElroy Commons, 237 Conference Room

This seminar discusses the need to think collaboratively and across multiple disciplines when accompanying migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in Latin America. The discussion offers an opportunity to reflect on the rights to asylum and the challenges governments face in integrating these populations in host countries.

This seminar will be sponsored by the Institute for the Liberal Arts at ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ, the ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ School of Social Work, and the Office of Global Engagement.
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ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ is also accessible via public transportation (MBTA B Line - ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ).

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