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Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator, NY (US)

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Job Title: Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator Reports to: NYCC Program Manager Position Summary Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and the US, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. The Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator will lead WAW’s advocacy work in the United States, and work closely with WAW’s education, case management and communications teams in our New York Community Center (NYCC). Location: Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Job Type: Full Time, In-Person Responsibilities Community Outreach & Relationship Building Promote …

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Paralegal, VA (US)

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Job Description: Paralegal Location: Virginia Community Center Description: Women for Afghan Women is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to serving minority communities in New York and Virginia. We are looking to add a paralegal with experience in immigration law to our legal team. We offer an outstanding, team-oriented work environment. You will work on a range of immigration cases including family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, asylum, adjustment of status and naturalization. We are looking for someone who demonstrates strong initiative, ability to handle a high volume and diverse caseload, excellent writing and communication skills, superb attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multitask. Time commitment: Full-time, In-person Location: Alexandria, VA Responsibilities: Communicating with clients, performing intakes, collecting evidence and other documentation, and completing USCIS applications including applications for adjustment of …

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