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Providing Free Medical Exams for Children and Youth Seeking Asylum

By UCSF Department of Pediatrics on June 02, 2023
  June 02, 2023 A forensic medical exam can improve the success rate for people applying for asylum in the United States from 30% to nearly 90%, but access is limited by a shortage of qualified healthcare professionals that can document human rights violations.

Dr. Zarin Noor honored at White House-Eid al-Fitr

By Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health & Wellbeing on May 09, 2023
On May 1st, 2023, Dr. Zarin Noor, Pediatrician at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Primary Care clinic and Co-Director of the Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health and Wellbeing was honored at the White House Eid al-Fitr celebration honoring inspiring Muslim Americans who are...

5/18/2023 Panel: Supporting Afghan Families with Young Children

By Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health & Wellbeing on May 09, 2023
Trauma-Informed Care: Supporting Afghan Families with Young Children A partnership between the Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health and Wellbeing and First 5 Alameda  

Online event 2/24: Enhancing the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Immigrant Families

By Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health & Wellbeing on February 13, 2023
The Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health and Wellbeing in partnership with First 5 Alameda County presents:  Enhancing the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Immigrant Families  

1/24-Immigration and Public Benefits Presentation

January 19, 2023
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Online training: The Mental Health and Wellness of Afghan School-Aged Youth 1/12/2023 @12 noon

By Afghan Coalition on January 06, 2023
Newcomer Afghan school-aged children and youth are experiencing multiple challenges with school enrollment and integration, while simultaneously encountering the limited capacity, preparedness, and cultural awareness of school teachers, staff, and administrators. Learn about these challenges and...

Virtual Event-Transnational Solidarity: Opportunities to Support Asylum Seekers

By American Academy of Pediatrics-California Chapter 1 on August 19, 2022
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Online Certificate-Psychological First Aid for Migrants, Refugees, and Displaced Persons

By Health Initiative of the Americas on July 18, 2022
The overall objective of this course is to strengthen response measures and create alternatives for action to safeguard the quality of life of migrants, refugees, and displaced persons in a context where human mobility is becoming increasingly threatened.

World Refugee & Immigrant Day Festival 2022 (June 18)

By East Bay Refugee & Immigrant Forum on May 18, 2022

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