From the Desk of the CEO: The Impact of Refugees on Host Communities
April 3, 2026
Five lessons from the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program By Jeff Thielman, President & CEO of the International Institute of New England Some question how welcoming&nbs…
Federal Lawsuit Update: Court Blocks Unlawful Refugee Detention Policy
March 23, 2026
Unopposed Motion was Granted as Court Halts Policy Forcing Arrest and Indefinite Detention of Lawfully Admitted Refugee…
From the Desk of the CEO: The Myth of the “Right Way to Immigrate”
January 20, 2026
“Why don’t immigrants just come here legally?” By Jeff Thielman, President & CEO of the Internati…
IINE CEO Jeff Thielman’s response to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the President’s Travel Ban
The Supreme Court’s decision on Monday means prolonged suffering for many refugees approved by the U.S. government to f…
On World Refugee Day, We Stand #WithRefugees
What is World Refugee Day? On June 20th, World Refugee Day was recognized in different ways across the globe. Initially…
What Would You Risk?
Imagine being faced with a terrible choice – risk persecution, imprisonment, and torture, or leave behind everything yo…
Remembering Henri Termeer, a friend of the International Institute
A pioneer, a giant, the founding father and dean of the biotech industry – these are just a few ways others desc…
Fostering Friendships over Food
IINE-Lowell and local community groups unite residents and newcomers at shared dinners. On Jan. 24, 2017, Lowell commun…
TripAdvisor Leads the Charge on Refugee Crisis
IINE-Boston partners with TripAdvisor to locally respond to the global humanitarian issue. When the worldwide migrant a…
2017 International Women’s Day Luncheon: Global Stories of Inspiration
On March 8, 2017, nearly 400 people – including employees of 38 Greater Boston companies – joined clients and staff of…
The International Institute of New England Receives $10K Grant from the Boston Foundation
“The Boston Foundation awarded The International Institute of New England (IINE) a grant of $10,000,” Jeff Thielman, CE…
Volunteer Highlight
Louisa French, Resettlement and Employment Training Volunteer, IINE Lowell Over the past five years, Louisa French has…
Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center Supports New Americans on the Path to Success
IINE Manchester partners with Crotched Mountain to help refugees and immigrants begin healthcare careers The biggest ch…
Equipping Immigrants with Workplace Skills
Service Industry Training Program prepares immigrants for hospitality, healthcare, and banking jobs In April 2014, Asma…
