Youth Organizing
The Youth Organizing Group organizes and empowers backlog impacted youth to share their stories, to speak out for an end to the SIJS backlog, and to work to defend their right to seek permanent protection in the United States. In tandem with the narrative-based advocacy working group, youth leaders advocate with members of Congress for an end to the SIJS backlog. The group aspires to build community among impacted youth and act as partners with the broader coalition in defining youth-led and centered advocacy strategies.
Accomplishments of the Youth Organizing Working Group:
Deferred Action resources created by youth for youth.
Youth resources developed for lawyers to share with youth.
Community meetings and know your rights trainings for impacted youth led by impacted youth.
Impacted youth trips to Washington D.C. for in-person advocacy.
Hiring of full-time youth organizer for the Coalition!
Launching the Know Your Rights Training Program for SIJS Youth
Creation of the first ever SIJS Youth Leadership Council
Contact Alejandra Cruz at alejandra@nipnlg.org to join the group or for more information.
If you are an impacted youth visit our Youth Hub for resources and additional ways to become involved.
Si eres un joven afectado por la demora de SIJS, visita nuestro Centro Juvenil para obtener recursos.