CRIN - Child Rights Information Network - Organisations - National Center for Refuge & Immigrant Children, a Program of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

Organisation aims and activities: Provide pro bono legal representation to immigrant children in immigration proceedings in the United States once they are released from the custody of the federal government. Link children to appropriate social services, administrative and legislative advocacy on behalf of immigrant children.

Operational level: National

Works with age groups : Children 0 - 18

Organisation type: NGO - non governmental organisation

Organisation mandate: Research child rights, Undertake legal casework on behalf of children, Work directly with children, Work in partnership with organisations

Areas of expertise: Armed conflict, Economic rights, Family and alternative care, Gender and girls, Refugee and unaccompanied children, Sexual exploitation and abuse

Countries in which this organisation works: United States

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Last updated 18/05/2007 08:50:32

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National Center for Refuge & Immigrant Children, a Program of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (NCRIC-USCRI)