Social Action Message from Executive Director of Asylum Access

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Imagine that your government has become so repressive that it is imprisoning, torturing and even killing its citizens in order to maintain its hold on power. Imagine you were in danger simply because of your beliefs or your job, and you escape – only to arrive in a foreign country without travel papers, money, friends, or access to your bank account. Imagine you don't even speak the local language. Could you go into a courtroom, alone, and convince a judge that you shouldn't be sent back?Asylum Access was founded to make refugee rights a practical reality in Africa, Asia and Latin America. It provides on-the-ground legal assistance to refugees in the first country they flee to, and empowers them to stand up for their internationally recognized rights instead of begging for food and handouts. Join us! It's easier than ever to save a life, even on the other side of the world. Donate by emailing donate@asylumaccess.org, or visit www.asylumaccess.org to find out more.
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Help refugees find safety and assert legal rights by shopping online! Access your favorite online vendors through www.igive.com and a portion of your spending will benefit Asylum Access. Just visit www.igive.com and designate Asylum Access as your chosen cause. It's easy, fun, and free!

Emily E. Arnold-Fernandez
Executive DirectorAsylum Access: Realizing Refugee Rights in the Global
www.asylumaccess.org