Through coalitions and public advocacy we raise awareness of survivor’s needs and the challenges they face and build support for torture survivor protection with policymakers and the public.  

POLICY

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Libertas Takes DC!
Libertas Takes DC!
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Team Libertas Heads to Capitol Hill
Libertas Staff Meet Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Dr. Fernando and Sara Meet Congresswoman Meng
New York City Council Public Testimony

Matthew Kennis, Program Director, testified before the New York City Council Committee on Immigration.
New York Immigration Coalition Legislative and Policy Breakfast

Matthew Kennis, Program Director, participated in a panel on access to health services.

NCTTP Annual Meeting and Research Symposium

The Libertas Center visited Washington D.C. for the annual NCTTP meeting.

Libertas Center Deeply Troubled by Administration’s Executive Orders

The Libertas Center stands in solidarity with individuals and families that are affected by the blatantly discriminatory measures found in the Administration’s recent executive orders.

Libertas Center Convenes Meeting of Service Providers

The Libertas Center met with colleague service providers to discuss challenges facing torture survivors and asylum seekers.
NYC Council Testimony

Libertas Program Director delivered public testimony before the NYC Council Immigration Committee.

NCTTP 15th Annual Research Symposium

OUTREACH

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Libertas Receives $60,000 from NYC Councilman Shekar Krishnan!
Libertas Receives $60,000 from NYC Councilman Shekar Krishnan!
AmeriCorps representatives visit Libertas!
AmeriCorps representatives visit Libertas!

Last week the Libertas Center was visited by two AmeriCorps portfolio managers to discuss our experience with the VISTA program and our ongoing collaboration with the New York Immigration Coalition. We want to thank both Kenyatta and Sara for traveling to NYC and meeting with members from our staff. We want to shout out the NYIC for facilitating this meeting and for providing us with capacity-building support through the VISTA program.

Libertas Takes DC!
Libertas Takes DC!
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Libertas Clinical Director & Social Worker attend Choose Healthy Life Fair in Jackson Heights
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Riverside Language Community Resource Fair joined by Libertas Social Worker and Social Work Intern
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Community Connections: QBPO Immigrant Resource Fair
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A Wonderful World Refugee Day Festival!