Category Archives: Press Release

Human Rights Reports – Central American Immigrants in Mexico

Reports on the Conditions of Central AmericansMigrating through Mexico by: Migrant Posada Belen, Ac, Humanity Without Borders, Ac,  Justice Border, Ac Reports in PDF format 5th ReportEnglish Quinto Informe – Español 6th Report – English Sexto Informe – Español

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Voice of the Voiceless Dinner 2011

Award Recipient: BELÉN, POSADA DEL MIGRANTE Keynote Speaker: Friar José Raúl Vera López, OP Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011 6–9 PM The Amistad Center of Santa Lucia Parish 518 Gallagher Street El … Continue reading

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PRESS CONFERENCE – Saturday – Casa Vides

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONFERENCE DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010 TIME: 2:30 PM LOCATION: CASA VIDES 325 Leon Street El Paso, Texas SUBJECT: PETITION FOR PROTECTION FOR MEXICAN NATIONALS FLEEING THE VIOLENCE IN MEXICO/JUAREZ A coalition of community agencies, organizations, … Continue reading

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NEWS CONFERENCE – Sat. 4/24

Dear Human Rights Advocates, During the past several years, we have witnessed an unprecedented crisis of violence in Mexico and especially in the border city of Juarez. Tens of thousands have been killed or wounded and reports of kidnappings, extortion, … Continue reading

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Voice of the Voiceless Solidarity Dinner, 4/24

In its role as witness and advocate, the Board of Directors of Annunciation House has decided to use this year’s Voice of the Voiceless event to focus on the reality that is being lived in Juarez, Mexico. On Saturday, April 24, 2010, Annunciation House will present its sixth Voice of the Voiceless Award to Rev. Oscar Enriquez Perez, founder and director of the non-governmental Centro de Derechos Humanos Paso del Norte and Gustavo de la Rosa Hickerson, ombudsman for the state of Chihuahua’s Commission for Human Rights. Continue reading

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La Cena de Solidaridad Voz de los Sin Voz

Se llevará a cabo el sábado, 24 de Abril, 2010 de 6-9 P.M . Desde su comienzo en 2003, el Galardón Voz de los Sin voz ha tratado de afirmar y de animar solidaridad y defensa con y en nombre … Continue reading

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Voice of the Voiceless Solidarity Dinner, 4/24/2010

Since its inception in 2003, the Voice of the Voiceless Award has sought to affirm and encourage solidarity and advocacy with and on behalf of the poor in migration – even at personal risk and cost. Across the years, Annunciation … Continue reading

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Formal Request for a Congressional Inquiry

Mr. Gustavo De La Rosa Hickerson, the Juarez Ombudsman for the Human Rights Commission of the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, was released at about 4 PM on Wednesday, October 21 from one of DHS’ immigration detention facilities after being detained for six days. Continue reading

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Declaration of Human Rights

We have the right to be treated with respect, regardless of our documented status, and to be referred to in terms that reflect our humanity: no human being is illegal. Continue reading

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Voice of the Voiceless 2008 – Father Roy Bourgeois, MM

Annunciation House presented its 2008 VOICE OF THE VOICELESS AWARD to Roy Bourgeois on May 17th. Awarded the Purple Heart as an officer in the U.S. Navy, Roy Bourgeois was ordained a Maryknoll priest in 1972. Sent to Bolivia to … Continue reading

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