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Providing direct legal and social services to stand up against global threats to peace and stability.

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We are dedicated to providing accessible legal services and advocacy for those who need it most, combining research, policy work, and direct services to create lasting impact.

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Research

Conducting thorough research to understand legal challenges and develop evidence-based solutions for global systemic issues.

Policy Advisory

Providing expert policy recommendations to help shape legislation and regulations that protect vulnerable communities in the Untied States and around the world.

Direct Services

Offering direct legal and social services to individuals and families facing immediate challenges and barriers.

Stories of Impact

  • J's Immigration Case

    We have been working with this client in complex removal proceedings.

    “I don’t know how to express myself or how to expose everything that I have been though and everything I have seen. A lot of things have happened to me in Venezuela… but I never had anybody to defend me”

  • C's Housing Case

    This month, we’re celebrating a powerful win for one of our clients who stood up in court to demand habitable living conditions. Faced with a lack of heat and hot water, she chose to represent herself. Despite the housing company’s attempts to stall and dismiss the case, she—with guidance and support from our social services team—gathered documentation, filed her case, and stood firm.

  • H's Immigration Case

    After receiving repeated threats to their life in their home country, our client made the difficult decision to flee in search of safety. Once here, we worked closely with them to gather evidence, build their case, and ultimately file for asylum. Today, they are on a path toward rebuilding their life in peace and with the protection they deserve.