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The Refugee Narrative - A Local, Statewide and International Perspective

The Refugee Narrative - A Local, Statewide and International Perspective

On Women’s Day, The United Nations Association of the United State of America Southwest Chapter will be co-hosting Martine Dherte, Refugee Services Program Manager of Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants; Therese LeFever, Program Manager of Burroughs Community Center; and Andrea Mucino-Sanchez, Associate Public Information & Communications Officer of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to address, educate and share what happens in the refugee process in Connecticut, specifically how it affects women. In the next few months, close to 300 Afghan refugees will be resettled in Connecticut. This program will give ways to help the refugees arriving. Please register to have a seat in the Trefz Forum or watch from home via Zoom. Community Partners: Burroughs Community Center, Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

The Westport Library
Free
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM on Tue, 8 Mar 2022

Event Supported By

The Westport Library
(203) 291-4800
jkeller@westportlibrary.org
The Westport Library
20 Jesup Rd.
Westport, Connecticut 06880
(203) 291-4800
jkeller@westportlibrary.org