International Day of Peace: A Message From IINE’s CEO
Dear Friends: More than 40 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly declared September 21 as the International Da…
A year after the fall of Kabul – Zahra’s story
On Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Taliban surrounded Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, and retook control of the battered nat…
Farewell to IINE’s Friend, Mary Annie Wakim
Mary Annie Wakim died peacefully at Belmont House, Toronto, Ontario, on August 12, 2022, she was 102 years old. After…
Farewell to a Trusted Board Member and Friend of Refugees, Thomas Lucey
The International Institute of New England joins the many friends, family, and colleagues mourning the loss of Thomas L…
A closer look: “Resettle Together: Community Sponsorship at IINE”
Over the past year, IINE has resettled more than 330 refugees while simultaneously providing intensive case management…
Becoming a New American
The resettlement process doesn’t end once our clients safely relocate to their new communities. This is often just the …
Vania’s story: A Haitian asylee finds her voice
In July 2020, Vania arrived in the U.S. from Haiti, fleeing from an unstable political situation and seeking to establi…
IINE’s CEO Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Dear IINE Friends and Supporters: On Friday, June 24th, the United States Supreme Court rescinded a 50-year-old consti…
IINE’s Vice President Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Through the 14 years I have participated professionally in supporting the lives of refugees and immigrants, what has ce…
IINE Statement on Passing of Massachusetts Work and Family Mobility Act
Imagine worrying every time you had to bring a loved one to the doctor, drive to the store to buy groceries, or drive t…
IINE Statement on Recent Mass Shootings
The International Institute of New England condemns the recent and horrific mass shootings in Buffalo, New York by a wh…
Ukrainian Refugees: Frequently Asked Questions: Updated April 8, 2022
Many have been fleeing Ukraine since March 1, 2022, due to the escalation of a conflict with Russia that has caused civ…
