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Women Watch Afrika is Disappointed at the signing of the Executive Order Limiting Asylum Access at the Southern Border

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Women Watch Afrika is Disappointed at the signing of the Executive Order Limiting Asylum Access at the Southern Border

STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 4, 2024

CONTACT:

Preye Cobham, Esq.,  Legal Director, Women Watch Afrika, womenwatchafrika@gmail.com, 404-668-2241

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Atlanta, GA — Women Watch Afrika is disappointed at the signing of the Executive Order limiting Asylum access at the southern border.  While we agree that there is need for comprehensive immigration reform, we are concerned that this Order does not address the issues in the immigration system nor does it address the humanitarian crisis at the border.  Furthermore, this proclamation will severely impacts individuals fleeing from persecution, is contrary to the nation’s values, and will only exacerbate the current climate resurgence of racism and xenophobia.  There will be legal challenges to this Order, so we look forward to what the courts determine. Women Watch Afrika will continue to advocate against discriminatory and unjust laws.

Women Watch Afrika, (WWA) is a non-profit, grassroots, international, national, and local social justice organization focused on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and girls, the promotion of social and economic development and health equity of women, and the acculturation of immigrants and refugees (men and women) arriving to the United States from 23 African nations. In line with its goal, Women Watch Afrika provides culturally appropriate Social Services; Civic Engagement; Voter Registration; Advocacy; Health and Legal Education; Know Your Rights workshops; Citizenship Preparation; Legal Services; Domestic Violence/FGM Prevention classes; Reproductive Rights Education; and Advocates against unjust, discriminatory laws that affect our community.

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     As an expert in this field, Women Watch Afrika provides trainings as a consultant on numerous issues. For more information on training, guidance, consulting services, and/or information on working with immigrant communities contact Glory Kilanko, Founder and CEO, Women Watch Afrika, Inc. at 404-759-6419 or womenwatchafrika@gmail.com

About Women Watch Afrika:
Women Watch Afrika is a grassroots, nonprofit, international, national, and local social justice organization focused on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and girls, the promotion of social and economic development and health equity of women, and the acculturation of immigrants and refugees (men and women) arriving to the United States from 23 African nations.

In line with its goal, Women Watch Afrika provides Social Services, Legal Services, Advocacy, Health Education, Legal Education, End Domestic Violence classes, Stop FGM/C workshops, Reproductive Rights Education, Know Your Rights workshops, Citizenship Preparation, Civic Engagement; and Advocates against unjust, discriminatory laws that affect the community.

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