Esperamos que tú y tus seres queridos estén bien. Durante las últimas dos semanas, hemos visto que COVID-19 exacerba fallas sistémicas en los programas de trabajo temporal. Estos son los tres problemas principales que hemos estado escuchando de parte de las y los trabajadores: Las y los trabajadores de hoteles y restaurantes están varados y…
We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe. During the past two weeks, we have seen COVID-19 exacerbating systemic flaws in guestworker programs. These are the top three issues we’re hearing from workers: Hotel and restaurant workers are stranded and homeless. Workers in the hospitality issues tell us they’re being laid off. Some…
Hoy, en el Día Internacional de la Mujer, miles de mujeres están tomando las calles de ciudades de todo México para exigir justicia, equidad, responsabilidad y paz. Esta movilización histórica es una protesta en contra del acoso generalizado, la impunidad, abusos laborales y los feminicidios. Aproximadamente 10 mujeres y niñas mueren en México cada día…
Today, on International Women’s Day, thousands of women are taking the streets of cities across Mexico to demand justice, equity, accountability and peace. This historic mobilization protests widespread harassment, impunity, labor abuse and femicides. Approximately 10 women and girls die in Mexico every day due to gender-based violence — #NiUnaMás, #NiUnaMenos. As members of civil…
We’re counting on Marylanders to tell legislators just how transformational SB 742 will be — join us Friday, February 21 in Annapolis! We’ll gather in the Senate Office Building at 9am to sign postcards and meet with legislators to share why SB 742 is important for migrant workers. Together we can deliver the message to…
We have exciting news! Last week Maryland State Senator Susan Lee, a champion for labor trafficking survivors, introduced SB 742 – The Fair Recruitment and Transparency Act in the Maryland legislature. CDM is working with the Maryland Catholic Conference and many other partners in this effort to ensure migrant workers are treated fairly! We have…
Durante más de siete años, Elizabeth Mauldin energizó e inspiró a nuestra organización, aliados y trabajadores migrantes con su brillantez, equilibrio y compromiso inquebrantable con la justicia social como integrante del equipo del CDM. En septiembre, anunciamos la creación de Elizabeth Mauldin Memorial Advocate for Migrant Women (EMMA) para honrar su memoria. Hoy, gracias a sus…
For almost seven years, Elizabeth Mauldin energized and inspired our organization, allies and migrant workers with her brilliance, poise, and unshakable commitment to social justice as part of the CDM team. In September, we announced the creation of the Elizabeth Mauldin Memorial Advocate for Migrant Women (EMMA) to honor her memory. Today, thanks to your…
Damos la bienvenida al año nuevo con un anuncio emocionante: ¡Rodolfo Córdova Alcaraz, un aliado de mucho tiempo, se ha unido a la Junta Directiva del CDM! Rodolfo aporta más de una década de experiencia en comunicaciones estratégicas, desarrollo organizacional, recaudación de fondos, implementación de proyectos y promoción para promover los derechos humanos en las…
We’re welcoming the new year with an exciting announcement: Rodolfo Córdova Alcaraz, a longtime ally, has joined CDM’s Board of Directors! Rodolfo brings more than a decade of experience in strategic communications, organizational development, fundraising, project implementation and advocacy to advance human rights in the Americas and Europe. He currently serves as Vice President at…