Photo: Deborah Chacón
The Migration Justice in Latin America and the Caribbean Program works in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico. We accompany racialized migrants, returnees, and forcibly displaced people in the region. We work to ensure they have the autonomy and conditions to decide where to live with dignity.
We collaborate with regional, national, and local stakeholders across three key areas of action. First, we provide direct support to migrants, returnees, and internally displaced people. We strengthen their political agency through educational and training actions. Second, we raise awareness and foster inclusion in transit and destination communities. We use evidence-based information about the conditions faced by those in forced mobility.
Third, we advocate for comprehensive protective practices and policies. We challenge the militarization of borders, the dismantling of asylum, and racist narratives. Additionally, we foster regional coordination with diverse stakeholders to advance an advocacy agenda. This work highlights the link between growing forced displacement and the climate crisis.
Our approach aligns with AFSC’s commitments to gender equity and youth involvement. We prioritize working with women and young people. We integrate anti-racism/anti-oppression frameworks in building new narratives at the community level.
