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“This will destroy New York City”: What the Big Apple’s immigration crisis tells us about the 2024 elections

Immigration has long been a hot button issue in US politics, typically pitting Republicans, who advocate for tougher crackdowns on undocumented migrants, against Democrats, usually more open to asylum seekers. But New York City is currently flipping the script on that.

Critical lifeline: remittances and the developing world
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Critical lifeline: remittances and the developing world

Watch: Remittances offer a vital lifeline to some 800 million people around the globe. In Mexico, the migrant advocacy group APOFAM helps pool resources to aid Mexicans. Whether a Mexico-based mother of two whose husband works in the US or a group of elderly artisans, APOFAM helps people flourish thanks to remittances.

Live on October 19, experts will discuss remittances and other tools for economic empowerment. Learn more and register here.

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Vaccine politics and human rights

More than 30.5 million COVID shots have now been administered globally. Yet, while advanced economies are making plans for a post-COVID future, many refugees, as well as displaced, undocumented, and stateless people around the world remain ineligible for inoculations. We take a look at some case studies where powerless populations are being left behind.








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