In November 2021, Alianza Americas held a virtual Leadership Assembly, Freedom for All: Building a Vision for Our Future. The sessions were held on November 2nd, 9th, 13th, and 23rd, 2021. Together with our member organizations from across the United States, allies, and supporters of social justice across borders, we analyzed the shared challenges related to migration and threats to democracy in our region, we built the foundations of our next advocacy campaign, and we held elections for our Board of Directors, welcoming new leadership.

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PUBLIC SESSION

November 2

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The Assembly started on November 2 with a public discussion, Democracy and Migration: Challenging Inequalities Across Borders, featuring experts who analyzed inequality, threats to democracy, and the rights of migrants in Mexico, Central America, and the United States. 

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Panelists: Alejandra Inzunza, Independent journalist and co-founder of Dromómanos; Yolanda Gonzalez Cerdeira, Direction Team, ERIC; and Emilio Kourí, Professor and Chair of the Department of History at the University of Chicago; Director of Katz Center for Mexican Studies.

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During our first assembly session, we analyzed and discussed with our membership the need to work on a campaign calling for an end to immigration detention and upholding the right to migrate and seek asylum. 

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CLOSED SESSIONS FOR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

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November 9

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During the second session of our 2021 Leadership Assembly, Freedom for All: Our Fight for Liberation Across Borders, we analyzed and discussed with our membership additional details about the campaign calling for an end to immigration detention and upholding migrants’ rights.

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November 16

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During the third session, A Year of Leadership and Transformation: Affirming our Commitment to Transnational Justice, we presented our 2021 activity report and evaluated our national campaigns and transnational efforts. We also provide a financial report. If you are part of the Alianza Americas membership and want more information about these reports, you can contact info@alianzaamericas.org

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November 23

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In the fourth and final session, Somos Alianza 2021: Electing Our Leaders for Transnational Justice, we held elections for our Board of Directors. Each year, through these elections, the Alianza Assembly ensures the diverse, participatory, and inclusive representation of people in our network who want to form part of the board.