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IINE Statement on the Trump Administration’s Termination of TPS for Afghanistan
May 16, 2025
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.
May 14, 2025
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
May 1, 2025
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
April 28, 2025
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
April 11, 2025
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
April 8, 2025
Hearing the pop of nearby gunshots was once a part of daily life for Nininahazwe and her daughters in their home countr…

Q&A With Board Member Tuan Ha-Ngoc
April 1, 2025
Tuan Ha-Ngoc brings over 40 years of senior leadership experience in the healthcare and biotech industry to his role on…

IINE Statement on the Trump Administration’s Plan to End the CHNV Humanitarian Parole Program
March 24, 2025
The International Institute of New England condemns the Trump administration’s plan to end the CHNV humanitarian parole…

Hacking Injustice: University Students Develop Tech Solutions for Immigration Challenges
March 24, 2025
Forty visionary coders from colleges and universities throughout Greater Boston converged at Harvard University in earl…

From the Desk of the CEO: The Stories and Faces Behind Our Theory of Change
March 18, 2025
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England Often when we think about a refugee’s…

IINE Statement on the Trump Administration’s Dismantling of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
March 5, 2025
From its first day in office, the Trump Administration has taken aggressive and illegal actions to severely limit – and…

Congolese Refugees Find Community and Wellness with Monthly Women’s Group
February 28, 2025
On a Thursday in late November, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo carefully folds an orange turkey th…