The summit provides an opportune forum for the U.S., Mexico, and Canada to work together to fulfill the commitment to “protecting the safety and dignity of all migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless persons, regardless of their migratory status, and respecting their human rights and fundamental freedoms.’’

Maryknoll OGC Calls on Leaders to Center Human Rights in the Upcoming North American Leaders’ Summit

The summit provides an opportune forum for the U.S., Mexico, and Canada to work together to fulfill the commitment to “protecting the safety and dignity of all migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless persons, regardless of their migratory status, and respecting their human rights and fundamental freedoms.’’

Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined 93 other organizations in calling on President Biden, President López Obrador, and Prime Minister Trudeau to center human rights, humanitarian protection, and access to asylum for individuals fleeing persecution in migration discussions at the upcoming North American Leaders’ Summit.

Read the letter as a PDF in English and Spanish

January 9, 2023