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For Venezuelans, two of the facts are consistent with other destination countries. 1. Venezuelans made a larger proportion of the recent immigrants, and 2. They are more likely to have a bachelor degree and some English proficiency. These would be showing some changes on how these new immigrants enter the labor market. The new TPS for Venezuelans would also change the opportunities they have. However, we may see Venezuelans internally migrating in search of jobs.

The number of foreign-born people in the United States rose by more than 5 million over 10 years to 45.3 million or 13.7% of the nation's population, according to the 2018-2022 5-year American Community Survey (ACS) estimates. Immigrants made up over a fifth of the population in four states: #California (26.5%), #New Jersey (23.2%), #New York (22.6%) and #Florida (21.1%). Their numbers grew in all four states over the 10-year span. A new data visualization explores where immigrants live and how this changed over 10 years at the national, state and county levels. #AmericaCounts #immigrants #foreignborn

Exploring the intersection of human rights, health, disability, and refugee status: an arts-based approach This article provides an overview of the challenges experienced by refugees with disabilities by bringing together lived experiences of displacement and disability, multidisciplinary researchers, and a variety of medical experts and support providers. They discuss how arts-based research might help to establish academic and policy discourses that are more sensitive to the needs, priorities, and identities of refugees with disabilities. #societyandculture #humanrights #refugeeswithdisabilities #personswithdisabilities #artbasedresearch Dr Maree Higgins Caroline Lenette https://lnkd.in/djYeWSFC

Nearly 20 million Latino immigrants lived in the United States in 2021, accounting for almost a third (31.8%) of the nation’s total Latino population that year. About 2.6 million of these immigrants arrived in the U.S. in the five years prior to the 2021 American Community Survey – the primary data source for our new analysis – but before a recent spike in asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. Here are eight facts about these recently arrived Latino immigrants in the U.S. #latino #hispanic #immigrants #immigration

🌏 #EarthDay #EarthDay2024 🌏 Climate change worsen existing drivers like gender inequality and poverty, making communities more vulnerable. This impacts access to resources, education, and safety, often leading to child marriage decisions. It's important to address these linked drivers at all levels—local, national, and global. By understanding and acting upon these connections, we can better protect our planet and its people. 📚 #Resource list: 1. #Blog: 8 ways to address child marriage in conflict- and crisis-affected settings Explore the latest evidence, solutions, tools and resources for preventing and responding to child marriage in conflict- and crisis-affected settings. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eG-RCzuG 2. #Brief: Child marriage in humanitarian contexts Conflicts, generalised violence, disasters resulting from natural hazards are devastating millions of lives and severely impacting communities. Impacts for girls include multiple adverse outcomes, of which child marriage is one. This brief summarises what we know about this issue and where we need to accelerate action to meet global development targets by 2030 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eSQHuUpK 3. CRANK #Research Spotlight: Addressing child marriage and supporting married girls in conflict- and crisis-affected settings Research Spotlight covering the latest research and evidence related to child marriage programming in conflict- and crisis-affected settings, including key takeaways from featured studies, evidence gaps and ideas for further research and programme design and evaluations. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9awtw6K 4. #CaseStudy: Addressing child marriage in marginalised refugee communities Case study highlighting the importance of mobilising families and communities to end child marriage in marginalised communities in Lebanon, particularly those in refugee camps. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eXD_isNd #EndChildMarriage #ClimateChange #ClimateAction

I recently had the humbling opportunity to visit the Ukende Refugee Settlement and distribute essential non-food items to some of the most vulnerable members of the community - nursing mothers and pregnant women living with disabilities. As we arrived at the settlement, I was struck by the resilience and strength of the people living with disabilities , having fled conflict and living in unimaginable hardship. Despite the challenges they face, there was a strong sense of community and support for one another. We went shelter to shelter , identifying nursing mothers, many of whom were also caring for other young children, as well as pregnant women facing mobility issues due to disabilities. To each of them, we provided basic supplies like soap, sanitary pads, baby diapers,baby food and powder - simple items that are easy to take for granted but make a world of difference especially to these vulnerable people. This experience was a powerful reminder that even amongst the most difficult circumstances, every person deserves to have their basic needs met and to be treated with dignity and inclusivity. No one should be left behind or forgotten, especially those facing compound vulnerabilities. I'm grateful to all our volunteers and everyone who made this distribution possible. But there is still so much more to be done to support refugee communities and ensure no one is left out due to disability or other challenges. I hope by shining a light on efforts like these, we can inspire more compassion and action. #RefugeeSupport #Disabilities #Inclusivity #HumanitarianAid #supportpeoplewithdisability #WeRiseByLiftingOthers #disabilityinclusion #disabilityrights

Addressing climate change is pivotal, as it intertwines with issues like gender inequality and poverty, exacerbating vulnerabilities. These are excellent resources shared by Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage, shedding light on the intersection of climate, gender, and poverty, and their impact on issues like child marriage.

In an outer suburb of Melbourne, a group of mums and young children gather in a community centre to play games, draw and paint, sing and dance. It could be any playgroup anywhere in Australia… but this isn’t just any playgroup. This is an ✨ It Takes a Village ✨ playgroup. It Takes a Village is 54 reasons’ specialist program for children and families from migrant and refugee backgrounds. And this #WorldRefugeeDay and #RefugeeWeek, we want to share why it’s so special. It takes an incredible amount of courage to leave your home because of conflict, disaster or persecution, and deep resilience to rebuild a new life somewhere new. Refugee families face so many challenges when settling in their new countries, from learning new languages to navigating new government systems – creating space to relax and play can feel impossible. That’s why It Takes a Village exists. Around the country, we run weekly sessions for families to learn and connect through play. Early childhood educators—many with refugee backgrounds themselves—offer advice and support for caregivers, referrals to community services, and connections to other families. It Takes a Village plays a big role in helping children feel more comfortable socially, and more confident transitioning to school. And caregivers tell us that being part of the program has improved their mental health and wellbeing and helped them create a positive environment for their families. ❤️ Programs like It Takes a Village are a fun and welcoming way Australia can uphold children’s rights to assistance as refugees, their rights to quality education, and their rights to play. All of which help those children and their families thrive in their new home country. 🌱 Watch this video to learn more about It Takes a Village or head to our website: https://lnkd.in/gndb-Fmg #WithRefugees #RefugeeWeek2024

Watch this video by Christina Clark-Kazak, Professor in Public and International Affairs, about disability and forced migration in Canada. Professor Clark-Kazak provides an under-researched perspective on resettlement for refugees living with a disability. https://hubs.la/Q02lfdQ70

Did you know that Osceola can be considered an average county in Florida regarding the concentration of immigrants? This places it among the 5% of American counties with the highest percentage of immigrants in the population. Wanna know more? Visit us on: https://lnkd.in/eKbNVBMs #ImmigrationData #OsceolaCountyStats #GetInformed