Community Statement: “Ensemble contre la Charte xénophobe” (“Together Against the Xenophobic Charter”) [This community statement is endorsed and supported by Solidarity Across Borders.] We are opposed to the proposed Quebec Charter of Values (now known as Bill 60). From the…
Media Compilation (Ivonne Hernandez)
– Le Devoir: Un sursis accordé à Ivonne Hernandez (5 février 2014) www.ledevoir.com/societe/actualites-en-societe/399073/un-sursis-accorde-a-ivonne-hernandez – Radio-Canada International: La batalla migratoria de la mexicana Ivonne Hernández (5 de febrero 2014) www.rcinet.ca/es/2014/02/05/la-batalla-migratoria-de-la-mexicana-ivonne-hernandez/ – La Presse: Une mère et son bébé (4 février 2014)…
(Update/Call to Action) Solidarity with Ivonne Hernandez
SOLIDARITY WITH IVONNE HERNANDEZ -> Non-status survivor of conjugal violence has lost custody of her son, was arrested and detained in pre-planned ambush by border agents, and is still facing deportation -> Read more below about what you can do, including writing…
(February 3) Rock ‘n’ Roma against deportations: A benefit show
Monday, 3 February 2014, Doors at 8pm Casa del popolo, 4873 Saint-Laurent Blvd *buy your tickets in advance or at the door* featuring: Shukar Roma meaning ‘superb Gypsy’, is a new project with great musicians who met in Montreal: Sergiu…
UPDATE: Ivonne Hernandez will be released from immigration detention; still risk of deportation
UPDATE – Friday, January 24, 4pm Ivonne Hernandez will be released from immigration detention later today on a $4000 cash bond. She will be required to report to immigration authorities regularly. The removal order against her is still in effect.…
(29 January) Musical solidarity with the Awan family: a community benefit concert & fundraiser
Wed. January 29, 2014 doors 8:30pm / $8 suggested donation La Sala Rossa, 4848 St. Laurent Montreal, Quebec Join us for a community benefit concert for the Awan family, a family facing and struggling against the institutional violence of the…