Photo Contest
Best story photo contest that captures the migration of Yemeni Americans to the United States. Facebook Link : https://www.facebook.com/events/1850623838323353/
June 2018
YAMA Attends Congressional Briefing on TPS for Yemen and Somalia
On June 28th, Dr. Debbie Almontaser attended a Congressional Briefing on behalf of YAMA to testify on the importance of TPS renewal for Yemenis and Somalis seeking refuge with other advocates.
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Stand With Muslims Campaign
Day of Action – #StandWithMuslims in NY (On-Call) Facebook Link : https://www.facebook.com/pg/OfficialYAMAUSA/photos/?tab=album&album_id=204079293577314
Save Yemen TPS (YAMA + CRR)
National Call-In Day: #SaveTPS for Yemen Facebook Link : https://www.facebook.com/events/181806819133471/
YAMA partners with CCR
On June 21st, the Yemeni American Merchants Association in partnership with the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) hold a press conference in Foley Square where CCR release it’s groundbreaking report titled, Window Dressing the Muslim Ban: Reports of Waivers and Mass Denials from Yemeni-American Families Stuck in Limbo authored by CCR and Rule of Law
Yama + CRR
On June 21 at 11 AM, Yemeni-American community members, along with local community and human rights organizations, will launch a new report, Window Dressing the Muslim Ban: Reports of waivers & mass denials from Yemeni-American families stuck in limbo, authored by the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) and Yale Law School. Yemeni-Americans will share their
Impact of Travel Ban
Presser: Impact of the Muslim Ban on Yemeni-American families Facebook Link : https://www.facebook.com/events/247006582516469/
YAMA Signs Letter for Congressional Oversight of the Muslim Ban
On June 12th, the Yemeni American Merchants Association sign letter with over 50 organizations nationally demanding Congress pass legislation mandating reporting requirements imposed on the administration concerning the interpretation, implementation and enforcement of the various components of the broader Muslim Ban, including extreme vetting.
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YAMA Assists Dr. Mohammed Reunite with His Wife Rasha
On June 11th, after a never ending battle to get Rasha to the US, she was finally reunited with her husband Dr. Mohammed. Dr. Mohammed contacted YAMA last fall about his wife’s visa denial, where we connected him with ADC National to assist in applying for a waiver. We also advised him the only way
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