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Features & analyses

What does the media focus on when it talks about immigrants?

Written by Sabrina Axster Every month, New Women New Yorkers features a summary of the most important national and local immigration news in a news digest. And, after nearly a year of compiling and reading the information that appears in the news about immigrants and immigration, I noticed a few common factors emerge. I decided to take a look at what the mainstream US print and online media actually covers when it comes to these issues to see where the...

Features & analyses

An introduction to migration terminology

Written by Sabrina Axster & Arielle Kandel The terminology around migration can be confusing, especially if one is not directly involved with the topic. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has tried to provide some clarity with its glossary of terms. Even though this is a good starting point, every country uses different definitions, which quickly becomes complicated. Drawing on the definitions put forward by the IOM and by the Department of Homeland Security — the main US government body to...

Features & analyses

Doing the math on refugees

Written by Sabrina Axster   According to UNHCR estimates, there were over 16 million refugees worldwide by the end of 2013. But what does that actually mean? Where do refugees come from and where do they live?  Here, we break down the numbers and take a look  at which countries host the largest numbers of refugees.   More people were forced to flee their homes in 2013 than in any year since World War II According to the UN High...

Culture & events

New Women New Yorkers Launch Party: Celebrating Women Immigrants from Around the World

Written by Sabrina Axster   On March 14, 2015, New Women New Yorkers (NWNY) held its Launch Party at the Centre for Social Innovation to celebrate its first flagship program, LEAD. Close to 150 guests joined the NWNY team and its partners for an evening of inspiration and entertainment, featuring several keynote addresses, a silent auction, and more. Centre for Social Innovation, March 14, 6:30pm: NWNY team members are busy attending to final details before the event starts. Bartenders are...