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2010-02-22
Stop Human Trafficking Coalition
Register for Feb. 27 Conference 
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2010-02-22
DREAM Act Scheduled for Hearing
SB 783 in Senate Education Committee See
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2010-02-11
Missouri's Welcome for Refugees & Foreign-Born Business Entrepreneurs -- No Drivers' Li-cense for You!
Xenophobia Alive and Well in State Legislature See
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March 9, 2010
Human Rights
Task Force Agenda for
Thursday, Feb. 25 meeting
The Human Rights Task Force is committed to advocacy and education efforts that guarantee equal rights and equal opportunities for all persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, health, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, class, religion, or immigration status.
Goals for 2010
- Facilitate new collaborative efforts and enhance existing partnerships in order to create a more unified voice for equality in Missouri.
- Support legislation that would create a more equitable and just state.
- Carry out education activities, including but not limited to, public forums that promote acceptance and understanding.
- Focus our work for progress on: immigrant rights; linguistic diversity; discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity; state-wide standards for the use of TASERs; profiling by government agencies and private businesses; and universal design.
DREAM Act (SB 783)
Xenophobia's Newest Incarnation:
English-Only Drivers' License Test
Read MIRA's Testimony Against HB 1231
Read MASW's Testimony Against HB 1231
More on Immigrant & Refugee Rights
Read MASW's MIRA Updates
The Human Rights Task Force is looking for passionate members statewide to create change through activism and community education. The Task Force meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 1:15 PM, 606 East Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO. For more information, please contact Don Love.
The Missouri Association for Social Welfare Human Rights Task force works closely with the Missouri Immigrant and Refugee Advocates (MIRA), a statewide coalition working for the rights of Immigrants and Refugees. Read
MIRA's analysis on legislation related to education for immigrants.
Missouri Immigrant & Refugee Advocates
MIRA Advocacy Day - Tuesday, Feb. 23
Updated: 02/24/2010