Protests and Events:
IMMIGRATION AND PUBLIC BENEFITS CLINIC
Tuesday June 14th 6 pm - 8 pm
Please join our clinic to get answers to your immigration and public benefits legal questions. Several pro-bono attorneys and volunteers will be present to help intake and consult with you regarding your case.
Immigration legal services include:
-Naturalization
-Family Based Petitions
-Adjustment of Status (Green Card)
-Travel Documents
-Affidavits of Support
-Consultation regarding edibility for asylum
-General immigration law consultation
-Consultations & assistance with VAWA petitions
Free legal consultations on a range of public benefits programs including:
-Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
-Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
-Medi-Cal
-CalWorks
-General Assistance (GA)
-Food Stamps
-Cash Assistance Programs for immigrants (CAPI)
LOCATION: Persian Center, Berkeley
Know Your Rights Presentation and Legal Clinic, Tuesday June 14, 2011, 5-8 p.m., at Persian Center . Do you have questions about what you can take to or bring from Iran , if you can legally send money to relatives in Iran , or sell your property in Iran ? Do you have problems when traveling, for example, have you been questioned or searched at the airport? Do you have another problem that may require a lawyer? Starting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday June 14, 2011, Asian Law Caucus will conduct Know-Your-Rights presentations on (1) the impact of U.S. sanctions on you when traveling, doing business, and supporting family, and (2) your rights while traveling and in other law enforcement contexts.
The presentation will be followed by a legal clinic (6-8 p.m.) where you can meet with a volunteer lawyer (free of charge) about your immigration, housing (landlord/tenant), employment, family and domestic violence, wills and estate planning, and/or civil rights issues (including questioning and searches by local law enforcement or by immigration officers at the airport). The volunteer lawyer may give you legal advice or refer you to another lawyer or an agency that might be able to help you. Established in 1972, Asian Law Caucus is a non-profit organization and the first legal and civil rights organization promoting, advancing and representing the legal and civil rights of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities. OMID Advocates is proud to have partnered with Asian Law Caucus and the Northern California Chapter of Iranian American Bar Association to conduct this legal clinic. For more information, please call Niki Moore at (415) 848-7711.
Run/Walk: I RAN 4 IRAN T-Shirts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt0L9bioN9k
Thank you everyone for a great event! Click here to view pictures. Please find T-shirts for sale at the following locations:
Tribu Cafe- 6501 San Pablo Ave, Oakland
Green Copy- 5267 Broadway, Oakland
Tuesday June 14th 6 pm - 8 pm
Please join our clinic to get answers to your immigration and public benefits legal questions. Several pro-bono attorneys and volunteers will be present to help intake and consult with you regarding your case.
Immigration legal services include:
-Naturalization
-Family Based Petitions
-Adjustment of Status (Green Card)
-Travel Documents
-Affidavits of Support
-Consultation regarding edibility for asylum
-General immigration law consultation
-Consultations & assistance with VAWA petitions
Free legal consultations on a range of public benefits programs including:
-Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
-Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
-Medi-Cal
-CalWorks
-General Assistance (GA)
-Food Stamps
-Cash Assistance Programs for immigrants (CAPI)
LOCATION: Persian Center, Berkeley
Know Your Rights Presentation and Legal Clinic, Tuesday June 14, 2011, 5-8 p.m., at Persian Center . Do you have questions about what you can take to or bring from Iran , if you can legally send money to relatives in Iran , or sell your property in Iran ? Do you have problems when traveling, for example, have you been questioned or searched at the airport? Do you have another problem that may require a lawyer? Starting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday June 14, 2011, Asian Law Caucus will conduct Know-Your-Rights presentations on (1) the impact of U.S. sanctions on you when traveling, doing business, and supporting family, and (2) your rights while traveling and in other law enforcement contexts.
The presentation will be followed by a legal clinic (6-8 p.m.) where you can meet with a volunteer lawyer (free of charge) about your immigration, housing (landlord/tenant), employment, family and domestic violence, wills and estate planning, and/or civil rights issues (including questioning and searches by local law enforcement or by immigration officers at the airport). The volunteer lawyer may give you legal advice or refer you to another lawyer or an agency that might be able to help you. Established in 1972, Asian Law Caucus is a non-profit organization and the first legal and civil rights organization promoting, advancing and representing the legal and civil rights of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities. OMID Advocates is proud to have partnered with Asian Law Caucus and the Northern California Chapter of Iranian American Bar Association to conduct this legal clinic. For more information, please call Niki Moore at (415) 848-7711.
Run/Walk: I RAN 4 IRAN T-Shirts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt0L9bioN9k
Thank you everyone for a great event! Click here to view pictures. Please find T-shirts for sale at the following locations:
Tribu Cafe- 6501 San Pablo Ave, Oakland
Green Copy- 5267 Broadway, Oakland
OMID Advocates for Human Rights
ANNOUNCING THE RELEASE OF: REPORT ON THE SITUATION OF IRANIAN REFUGEES IN TURKEY POST JUNE 12th: ONE YEAR LATER
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NOW AVAILABLE IN FARSI!
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GET INVOLVED TODAY! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN ADVOCACY TOOLKIT
Omid Advocates Interview with VOA - Hamideh Aramideh
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PRESS RELEASE: INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN DELEGATION RETURNS FROM VISITING REFUGEES IN TURKEY
April 6 2010
Delegation supporters include: Dr. Shirin Ebadi, Dr. Payam Akhavan, International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), League for the Defense of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI), International Association of Democratic Lawyers, United4Iran, International Society for Human Rights, NorCal4Iran, Iran Foundation, National Lawyers Guild (International Committee and The United People of Color Caucus), Iran Crime Watch
Click here to view Dr. Shirin Ebadi's message of support for the delegation!
Delegate Members:
Mr. Akhtar Hussain, Esq. – International Association of Democratic Lawyers, Pakistan
Mrs. Marietje Schaake – Member of European Parliament, Netherlands
Professor Hans-Joachim Funke – Human rights scholar, Germany
Mr. Hanno Timner, Esq. - Human Rights Watch Germany Board Member, Attorney
Ms. Azadeh Rojhan Gustavsson – Swedish Parliament candidate, Social Democrats Iran Committee
Dr. Mohammed Reza Saburi – Austria
Mrs. Mandana Hakimafzal, RN – United States
Ms. Maryam Ali – Refugee traumatologist
Ms. Nancy Hormachea, Esq. - Omid Advocates for Human Rights
Ms. Mina Litvak, Esq. - Omid Advocates for Human Rights
For further information, please view the following links:
Interview with Mr. Ghaemmaghami - Farsi
http://www.epersianradio.com/saeed%20ghaemmaghami/BA%20HAMMIHANAN%20%20%2005-13-10%20.mp3
Interview with KPFA - English
http://kpfa.org/archive/id/60060
http://vomena.org/blog/
http://kpfa.org/podcasts
Interview of Radio Times with MEP Ms. Marietje Schaake - Farsi
http://www.zamahang.com/podcast/2010/20100421_Interview_Schaake_Pejman.mp3
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Print media:
New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/05/world/europe/05iht-letter.html?_r=1
http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-206667-mep-compared-to-us-eu-is-doing-little-for-refugees.html
Oakland Tribune
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15008801
PLEASE contribute to sending this delegation using our donations page.
ACTION ALERT: REFUGEE LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
OMID advocates for the rights of Iranian refugees through its Refugee Legal Assistance Program. We provide legal services in ways that will empower refugees to advocate for themselves and confidently navigate through the asylum procedure by:
•Encouraging refugees to present a clear, credible and coherent claim;
•Encouraging refugees to support their claims with reliable documentation;
•Helping refugees to understand the interview process and to prepare for the interview;
•Encouraging refugees to seek medical and psychological treatment when appropriate.
•Referring refugees to resources for financial assistance or support.
•Advocating for refugee laws, policies and practices that coincide with the mandates of international refugee and human rights law.
As part of this program, we are collecting donations to financially assist the Iranian refugees receiving our legal support. Refugees in Turkey are struggling to survive without work permits and adequate housing. The conditions in Turkey are severe, especially in the winter months, and add to the suffering of the already traumatized refugees. Many are cut off from their families and are recovering from injuries sustained under torture while imprisoned in Iran. They require assistance to pay their rent, utilities, residence fees (almost $300 per six months), medicines, clothing, and food. PLEASE help by donating using our donations page.
DONATE $120 AND RECEIVE A "SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF IRAN" POSTER!
Click here to view Dr. Shirin Ebadi's message of support for the delegation!
Delegate Members:
Mr. Akhtar Hussain, Esq. – International Association of Democratic Lawyers, Pakistan
Mrs. Marietje Schaake – Member of European Parliament, Netherlands
Professor Hans-Joachim Funke – Human rights scholar, Germany
Mr. Hanno Timner, Esq. - Human Rights Watch Germany Board Member, Attorney
Ms. Azadeh Rojhan Gustavsson – Swedish Parliament candidate, Social Democrats Iran Committee
Dr. Mohammed Reza Saburi – Austria
Mrs. Mandana Hakimafzal, RN – United States
Ms. Maryam Ali – Refugee traumatologist
Ms. Nancy Hormachea, Esq. - Omid Advocates for Human Rights
Ms. Mina Litvak, Esq. - Omid Advocates for Human Rights
For further information, please view the following links:
Interview with Mr. Ghaemmaghami - Farsi
http://www.epersianradio.com/saeed%20ghaemmaghami/BA%20HAMMIHANAN%20%20%2005-13-10%20.mp3
Interview with KPFA - English
http://kpfa.org/archive/id/60060
http://vomena.org/blog/
http://kpfa.org/podcasts
Interview of Radio Times with MEP Ms. Marietje Schaake - Farsi
http://www.zamahang.com/podcast/2010/20100421_Interview_Schaake_Pejman.mp3
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Print media:
New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/05/world/europe/05iht-letter.html?_r=1
http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-206667-mep-compared-to-us-eu-is-doing-little-for-refugees.html
Oakland Tribune
PLEASE contribute to sending this delegation using our donations page.
ACTION ALERT: REFUGEE LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
OMID advocates for the rights of Iranian refugees through its Refugee Legal Assistance Program. We provide legal services in ways that will empower refugees to advocate for themselves and confidently navigate through the asylum procedure by:
•Encouraging refugees to present a clear, credible and coherent claim;
•Encouraging refugees to support their claims with reliable documentation;
•Helping refugees to understand the interview process and to prepare for the interview;
•Encouraging refugees to seek medical and psychological treatment when appropriate.
•Referring refugees to resources for financial assistance or support.
•Advocating for refugee laws, policies and practices that coincide with the mandates of international refugee and human rights law.
As part of this program, we are collecting donations to financially assist the Iranian refugees receiving our legal support. Refugees in Turkey are struggling to survive without work permits and adequate housing. The conditions in Turkey are severe, especially in the winter months, and add to the suffering of the already traumatized refugees. Many are cut off from their families and are recovering from injuries sustained under torture while imprisoned in Iran. They require assistance to pay their rent, utilities, residence fees (almost $300 per six months), medicines, clothing, and food. PLEASE help by donating using our donations page.
DONATE $120 AND RECEIVE A "SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF IRAN" POSTER!
News and Updates:
Iranian Refugees in Iraq
ICHRI releases the names of all those killed and detained since June 12
Nature Journal: "We are all Iranians"
Huffington Post Iran Update Live Blogging by Nico Pitney
Bay Area for Iran Facebook Page
Twitter: Iran Election
BBC Farsi
Videos on ireport.com
The Daily Dish
Tehran Bureau Independent News Organization
European Parliament: "Hans-Gert Pottering ready to lead an EP investigation in Iran"
UN News Centre: "Secretary-General discusses situation in Iran with Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi"
Time Magazine: "In Iran, One Woman's Death May Have Many Consequences"
