From the Desk of the CEO: Envisioning a Better Future for Humanitarian Immigration
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England As we’ve spent the past year celebrat…
IINE Statement on Legislators’ Responses to ICE Tactics
The International Institute of New England applauds the leadership of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in issuing an Executive…
5 Things to Know About the Refugee Act of 1980
Understanding the purpose and impact of the Refugee Act on its 45th anniversary Forty-five years ago, the Refugee…
Massachusetts Resettlement Agencies Applaud Legislative Leadership for $5 Million Investment in Immigrant Legal Defense Fund
BOSTON – June 9, 2025 – The eight resettlement agencies operating throughout the Commonwealth applaud the Massachusetts…
“Inhumane and Xenophobic”: IINE Statement on the Trump Administration’s Travel Ban
The Trump administration has instituted an inhumane and xenophobic travel ban, dividing families, endangering the lives…
International Institute of New England Raises a Record Setting $3.5M at Golden Door Award Gala Celebrating Organization’s Centennial
100th anniversary of Boston headquarters features distinguished performances, history walk, and uplifting stories of im…
IINE Statement on the Trump Administration’s Termination of TPS for Afghanistan
The International Institute of New England condemns the federal administration’s most recent cruelty in terminating Tem…
Tracing Our Roots: IINE Leadership on Their Families’ Journeys to the U.S.
As we celebrate our Boston Centennial—100 years of welcoming and supporting refugees and immigrants—we are reminded tha…
A Somali Refugee, Bashir Is Following His Dreams in Boston
Bashir speaks warmly of the culture he grew up in. “Somali culture is based on hospitality. They are a joined communit…
Virtuous Cycles: Donated Bikes Help Refugees Move Forward
Among the many challenges refugees face in the U.S., transportation access can be particularly daunting. It takes a lon…
International Institute of New England to Celebrate 100 Years of Supporting Immigrants and Refugees at Centennial Golden Door Award Gala on June 4
Gala to feature performances, interactive exhibits, and recognition of immigrant and refugee contributions across the r…
It Runs in the Family: Refugee Mother and Daughters Discover Career and Purpose in Nursing
Hearing the pop of nearby gunshots was once a part of daily life for Nininahazwe and her daughters in their home countr…