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Dispelling 10 Common Myths About Immigrants and Refugees

As heated debates and misinformation become increasingly common, understanding the realities of immigration policy and the immigrant experience is critical. Our blog post breaks down some of the most common myths surrounding newcomers and sets the record straight with nonpartisan facts and figures. 

1935-1944: Don’t Condemn—Understand

In the third installment of our monthly series, "100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE's Boston Centennial," the International Institute of Boston navigated the Great Depression and the Second World War—a roiling sea of economic pressure, fear of both real and imagined enemies, and competing views of national loyalty.  

The Importance of Nuance and Empathy: Highlighting IINE’s Pinpoint Interpretation Program

Tram, our Pinpoint Services Manager, and Juan, one of our interpreters, share how their immigrant backgrounds influenced their work with Pinpoint Translation Services, which bridges cultures to empower immigrants and communities alike.

"If the country's so overwhelmed by the number of arriving immigrants, shouldn't we shut the borders?"

It's a question we hear often. At our latest webinar on humanitarian parole, our staff explained why shutting the borders isn't an effective or a humanitarian solution. Check out the clip below and watch the full webinar here: "Is Humanitarian Parole Humane? Behind an Immigration Status That Has Created Uncertainty for Forcibly Displaced Immigrants." 

IINE in the Media: Featured Coverage

President and CEO Jeff Thielman, and Modlaire Phonard, a Haitian immigrant who came to MA with his wife last year, spoke with WGBH about new arrivals' determination to join the workforce - and their often challenging journey to do so.

Nazia Needs Your Support

Nazia left everything she knew behind to rebuild her life in the U.S. Will you help refugee women and girls, like Nazia, find safety and a fresh start in our communities? 

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