UWM Libraries Research and Course Guides: Ethnic Studies 101: Additional Resources

Immigrant and Refugee Online Resources

amnesty.org
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people in over 150 countries and territories who campaign to end abuses of human rights.
Refugee Camps
A refugee camp is a temporary settlement built to receive refugees and people in refugee-like situations. Refugee camps usually accommodate displaced people who have fled their home country, but camps are also made for internally displaced people.
Sustainable Development Goal ( Global )
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future
Afghanistan Refugee Crisis Explained
After more than four decades of displacement, Afghan refugees constitute one of the largest protracted refugee situations in the world. There are nearly 6 million Afghans who have been forcibly displaced from their homes.

International Institute of Wisconsin
The International Institute of Wisconsin, established in 1936, assists immigrants and refugees in transitioning into the community by offering programming and support services. From immigration and social services to refugee resettlement, the Institute promotes international cooperation, understanding, and a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural perspective.

Local refugee resettlement offices:

Additional Opportunities to be involved:

Catholic Charities volunteer opportunity: https://risccmke.org/en/
The Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition: https://mmwconline.org/.
Lynden Sculpture Garden's HOME series, which includes a book club focused on refugee authors: https://www.home-at-lynden.org/.
Our City of Nations conference: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-global-health/events/our-city-of-nations.

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
The Department of Children and Families (DCF), in collaboration with Children’s Rights, are seeking court approval to end the Jeanine B. legal settlement agreement governing DCF’s child welfare work in Milwaukee County. Visit our page for more information and resources. Foster Youth Relief Fund