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OneWorld Partners Focusing on Migration
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American Friends Service Committee
American Friends Service Committee is a faith-based organization working for peace, justice and reconciliation in 22 countries of the world. With national headquarters in Philadelphia and 9 regional offices throughout the United States, AFSC emphasizes people, not politics or ideology – upholding the dignity and promise of every person. For more information, contact Jenny Shields at jshields[@]afsc.org or (215) 241-7060.

Center for Global Development CGD aims to reduce global poverty and inequality through research & engagement with the policy community & the public. For more information, contact Tony Kopetchny at TKopetchny[@]cgdev.org or 202-416-0700.

Global ExchangeGlobal Exchange is a human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political, and social justice around the world. For more information, contact Nell at nell[@]globalexchange.org or (415)255-7296.

Institute for Policy Studies
Progressive, multi-issue think tank linking research to activism. "An institute for the rest of us." For more information, contact Emily Schwartz Greco at emily@ips-dc.org or (202) 234-9382.

InterAction: American Council on Voluntary International Action
InterAction is the largest alliance of U.S.-based international development and humanitarian nongovernmental organizations. With more than 160 members operating in every developing country, we work to overcome poverty, exclusion and suffering by advancing social justice and basic dignity for all. For more information, contact Julie Montgomery at jmontgom[@]interaction.org or (202) 667-8227.

International Relations Center The International Relations Center is working to make the U.S. a more responsible member of the global community by promoting progressive strategic dialogues that lead to new citizen-based agendas. Through their three key programs, Global Affairs, Right Web and Americas Program, the IRC provides independent, well-researched analysis of U.S. foreign policy, rooted in progressive values, with an emphasis on fostering strategic dialogue among academics, grassroots advocacy organizations, and policymakers. A "virtual think tank," our global partners develop policy briefs, special reports, talking points, commentaries, and other publications, most of which are widely disseminated for free to constituents around the globe. For more information, contact Siri Khalsa at siri[@]irc-online.org or (505) 388-0208.

International Rescue Committee
International Rescue Committee provides assistance in the form of relief, shelter and resettlement to refugees and other victims fleeing from or affected by oppression, epidemics, armed conflict, war, and other complex humanitarian emergencies worldwide. For more information, contact Wynne Boelt at wynne.boelt[@]theirc.org or (212) 551-3000.

Leadership Conference on Civil Rights/Leadership Conference Education Fund Civilrights.org is a project of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, a coalition of 180 organizations working side by side in the fight for equality and justice. For more information, contact Grace Allen at allen[@]civilrights.org or (202) 466-3311.

Oxfam America Oxfam America seeks lasting solutions to hunger, poverty, and social injustice around the world. Through national and international policy research and advocacy, Oxfam America pursues systemic solutions to social, political & economic inequities. For more information, contact Elizabeth Carty at ECarty[@]OxfamAmerica.org or (800) 77-OXFAM.

Project HOPE International, Inc. Our mission is to build a bridge between the United States and Southeast Asia to combat human trafficking. We empower individuals, organizations and governments to tackle the root causes of human trafficking through direct support and technical assistance. We use our expertise and networks to promote best practice and inspire sustainable solutions in the movement to end human trafficking. For more information, contact Christina Arnold at Christina[@]phi-ngo.org or (800) 77-OXFAM.

Policy Innovations Policy Innovations is The Carnegie Council's online magazine featuring ideas for a fairer globalization and a database of innovators. For more information, contact Devin Stewart at dstewart[@]cceia.org or (212) 838-4120.

Refugees International RI provides a voice for refugees and internally displaced persons throughout the world. It generates lifesaving humanitarian assistance and protection for displaced people around the world and works to end the conditions that create displacement. For more information, contact Megan Fowler at megan[@]refugeesinternational.org or (202) 828-0110.

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