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PHR Meets With DHS to Discuss Recent Report
One day after releasing our report on how a health professional’s dual loyalty can negatively impact the provision of health care in immigration detention, we secured a meeting with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to discuss our findings and recommendations.
New Report on Conflicts of Interest for Medical Staff in Immigration Detention Centers
A report on the difficulty of providing quality health care to detainees in the United States immigration detention system was released today by PHR.
Arizona's Latest Immigration Bill: How the Sick are at Risk
Arizona's infamy for creating draconian anti-immigrant legislation was already well established before Senate Bill 1405 was introduced to state lawmakers in January; however, the bill brought the state to a new low.
Join PHR's next Asylum Training: Houston on April 9
The needs of asylum seekers, refugees, and other immigrants are acute in Texas, where detention centers are numerous, but volunteer health professionals are scarce.
Marking the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day
Today marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, a day set aside to celebrate the political, economic, and social achievements of women around the world. To recognize this historic day, PHR is highlighting the enormous challenges we face in addressing mass rape in armed conflicts.
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