The Refugee Narrative - A Local, Statewide and International Perspective

20 jesup rd,westport CT 06880

08 March, 2022

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On International Women’s Day, learn about what happens in the refugee process in Connecticut and how it affects the women involved. On Women’s Day, The United Nations Association of the United State of America Southwest Chapter will be co-hosting Martine Dherte, Refugee Services Program Manager of Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants; Therese LeFever, Program Manager of Burroughs Community Center; and Andrea Mucino-Sanchez, Associate Public Information & Communications Officer of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to address, educate and share what happens in the refugee process in Connecticut, specifically how it affects women. In the next few months, close to 300 Afghan refugees will be resettled in Connecticut. This program will give ways to help the refugees arriving. Please register to have a seat in the Trefz Forum or watch from home via Zoom. Community Partners: Burroughs Community Center, Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees