Veronica Blanco

@veronicablancoo

🇻🇪🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈 University of Ottawa Law student. Advocate for Refugee and LGBT rights. Big dreams 💪🏽

Ottawa, Ontario
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Joined January 2010
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    Jul 5

    BREAKING: Premier Doug Ford's new Progressive Conservative government is withdrawing Ontario’s cooperation with Ottawa on resettling asylum seekers, the has learned.

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    Jul 5

    “This is a moment in which we all join forces to face the devastating situation in order to have a different Venezuela, the one we all really want.” - Francisco Valencia

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    Jul 4

    ONCA confirms “...there is no general rule in Canada that an employee acting in the course of...employment cannot be sued personally for breaching a duty of care owed to a customer” (ie. negligence): Sataur v. Starbucks Coffee Canada Inc.

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    Jul 4

    Refugees are seen as either threat or victims. The less-discussed victim narrative, the well-meaning one, also bears exploring, because even within that relationship, researchers have found a power imbalance, a sense of moral superiority. via

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    Jul 3

    There are a number of refugees needing sponsors on the BVOR list. LGBTQ2 individuals face heightened persecution in many countries + need resettlement. Want to sponsor? Email us at info@refugeehub.ca or check out 's virtual meeting

    refugees are vulnerable and risk persecution due to their sexual orientation and identity. We have 14 refugees waiting to be matched with private sponsors. Join our virtual meeting, learn more & discuss about sponsoring these refugees
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    Jul 2

    Read our latest story about Marco, a gay from who fled discrimination and gang violence, finding crucial support in and finally building a new life in .

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    Jul 2

    I guess this means i am actually approved. Thank you Filippo, proud to be a part of what does to try and help bring to light the reality of the refugee experience .

    I am really proud to announce that Ben Stiller is goodwill ambassador for UNHCR, the UN refugee organization. I have heard him tell beautiful stories about refugees. He does it with passion and conviction. Thank you, .
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    Jul 1

    from our UNHCR Canada team far & wide. Thanks to for your continued support of , for those forcibly displaced around the 🌎 + showing what it means to be welcoming!🇨🇦❤️🍁

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    Jun 27

    The final draft of the Global Compact on Refugees is now available. It seeks to: ▪️ease pressure on host countries, ▪️enhance refugee resilience, ▪️expand access to 3rd country solutions, and ▪️support conditions for safe & dignified return home.

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    Jun 27

    📺El programa en va a presentar HOY a las 11:30a.m. EST y MAÑANA(28 de junio) a las 11:00a.m. EST su episodio que cubre nuestro evento sobre la crisis en el norte de y escucharan de 4 expertas de la región. ▶️

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    Jun 27

    📺Tune in TODAY at 11:30am EST + TOMORROW(Jun 28) at 11:00am EST to on to see their hour-long special of our event highlighting the crisis in the North of & hear what experts from the region have to say. ▶️

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    Jun 26

    We have internship opportunities at our PSP Fundraising office in Toronto - apply now to open up a world of possibilities!

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    Jun 24

    We had 4 great experts here in this past week speaking about the forced displacement crisis in the North of + , and the massive need for: 🔹funding 🔹capacity building 🔹resettlement solutions More on their visit here ➡️

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    Jun 22

    Happy weekend, Ontario! is taking the rainbow tabs out for a spin, and we’ve got to say rainbow is very much his colour. Enjoy the celebrations!

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    Jun 22

    Our Fundraising Team came for a short but sweet visit to , putting on a great event to highlight the crisis in the North of .Many of our supporters are well informed but want to be even more engaged! U can help:

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    Jun 21

    Ontario Lawyers Wear Tabs with Pride: OBA Shows Support for LGBTQ Community and Celebrates Diversity in the Bar

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    Jun 20

    spent 3 magical days with human rights defenders from the North of Central America and Mexico, who spoke passionately about the crisis of forced displacement, and what can do to help. Funding. Capacity building. Resettlement.

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    Jun 20

    We're grateful for everyone who joined us on at to help us shine a light on the forced displacement crisis the North of is facing due to extreme gang violence. With only 12% funding received the situation is critical:

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  19. Jun 20

    “All UN member states are responsible for the security of refugees” thank you Mónica Cruz, Minister Counsellor & Consul General of the Embassy to Canada

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    Jun 20

    On I am reminded how blessed I am to live in a country free from violence and persecution 🇨🇦 This is not the case for 68.5 million displaced people around the 🌎. With freedom comes duty. Please help wherever you can 🙏🏻

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