Overview
in Solidarity
Overview
in Solidarity
“We support the United States’ long history of welcoming refugees, immigrants, and those seeking asylum. We are dedicated to uphold the human rights of these individuals, families, and communities. We call our whole community to come together to stand alongside our neighbors who possess real fear of discrimination and loss of individual safety. We are committed to never be silent in the face of religious persecution, racism, and personal acts of aggression.”
This statement, written by the Northwest Immigrant and Refugee Health Coalition, has been signed and endorsed by the following individuals and local organizations.
Washington Academy of Family Physicians
Washington Chapter of the American Academy of
Pediatrics
Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility
Washington State Psychological Foundation
HealthPoint
International Community Health Services
Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Neighborcare Health
Swedish Medical Center
After-School All-Stars Puget Sound
Atlantic Center
Asian Counseling and Referral Services
Auburn Youth Resources
Brainerd Foundation
Camp Fire Seattle
City Vision of Federal Way
College Access Now
College Success Foundation
Common Threads Project
Community Center for Education Results
Community Health Plan of Washington
Communities In Schools of Washington
Community In Schools of Seattle
Eastside Refugee and Immigrant Coalition
EthnoMed
Faith Action Network
Friends of Little Saigon
Friends of the Children, Seattle Chapter
Friends of Youth
Girls on the Run
Global to Local
HealthRight International
Highline Public Schools
International Rescue Committee of Seattle
Jewish Family Services of Seattle
Juma, Seattle
Khalsa Gurmat Center
Kids4Peace, Seattle Chapter
King County Academy of Family Physicians
King County Library System
Launch Learning
League of Women Voters of Washington
Literacy Source
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Mike McGinn, former Mayor of Seattle
North Seattle Therapy & Counseling
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Nsanga Corporation
One America
Rainier Scholars
Reading Partners Seattle
Reel Grrls
Refugee Women's Alliance
Renton Area Youth & Family Services
School’s Out Washington
SEIU 1199 NW
Skate Like a Girl
Somali Health Board
Southeast Seattle Education Coalition
Southwest Youth and Family Services
St. James’ Cathedral
Subundance Wellness
Summer Search Seattle
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Practice
Syrian American Coordination Committee of
Washington
The Office of Pramila Jayapal
University of Louisville Global Health Center
Urban Impact
Vietnamese Friendship Association
Westside Baby
World Relief Seattle
Youth Development Executives of King County
YouthCare
21 Progress
Statement history and goal
This statement was written in the days following the election by the Northwest Immigrant and Refugee Health Coalition, a group of doctors, social workers, public health practitioners, educators, resettlement workers, and community organizers who have been working together since 2011 to improve the health of refugees and asylees in Western Washington. Concerned for their well-being, and in response to harassment and fears expressed by our clients/patients/community, we felt compelled to issue a statement of support for them in the face of an increasingly hostile environment, particularly directed against Muslims, refugees, and undocumented immigrants.
To immigrant communities, we wish to convey our solidarity. And to individuals, organizations, hospitals, clinics, places of worship, schools and businesses: join us in reaffirming our long term commitment to equality, diversity and freedom of religion.