Thanks to everyone who came out to our Zumba class, it was well attended & a ton of fun. Because the women had the opportunity to remove their headscarves we were unable to take photos - but we hope to see you at QLRSP events next semester!

Sisters in Action - Zumba Class

QLRSP Social!

Thanks to everyone who came out in this snow to support our first potluck/social. It was a huge success and general consensus was that chips were voted "best dish" amongst the kids.

QLRSP Social!

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Redefining superhero! "A Superhero is in the heart"

Trudeau urges more help for Syrian refugees at UN summit | Toronto Star

Time and time again, Canada proves its commitment to refugee support! Proud to be Canadians! https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/09/19/trudeau-in-new-york-for-un-meetings.html

Jusoor Hardship Fund » Jusoor »

Are you a Syrian university student studying outside of Syria at the undergraduate and Master’s levels, who is at risk of dropping out due to financial need? There are a few days left to apply to the Jusoor Hardship Fund for financial assistance! Check it out: http://jusoorsyria.com/jusoor-hardship-fund/

Will you stand #WithRefugees?

June 20th is World Refugee Day, dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. This year, the UN Refugee Agency is using the day to launch the #WithRefugees petition, asking governments to ensure every refugee child gets an education, every refugee family has somewhere safe to live, and every refugee can work or learn new skills to make a positive contribution to their community. Sign it here: http://www.unhcr.org/refugeeday/petition/

Jacqueline Swaisland | Precedent Setter Awards 2016

QLRSP has been privileged to get support from a number of outstanding legal professionals to help us fulfill our mandate. One of them, QL Alum Jackie Swaisland, has just been named 'Precedent Setter' by Precedent Magazine for her steadfast contributions to immigration and refugee work. Congratulations, Jackie, and thanks for all you do! http://lawandstyle.ca/career/precedent-setter-awards-2016-jacqueline-swaisland/

Kingston law community joins the National Refugee Support Program | CKWS TV

Some great coverage of last Saturday's training session for Kingston area lawyers and Queen's law students http://www.ckwstv.com/2016/04/16/kingston-law-community-joins-the-national-refugee-support-program/ We are looking forward to using these skills to provide pro bono (i.e. free!) supports to individuals and groups interested in private refugee sponsorship.

Lawyers to help Syrian refugee sponsors

Queen's Law is thrilled to be partnered with the Frontenac Law Association, Cunningham Swan and the University of Ottawa Refugee Hub to support local residents and community groups wishing to sponsor Syrian refugees. Over the weekend, the law school hosted a training session for 30 Kingston lawyers and law students who will be providing free legal services for individuals and groups engaged in the sponsorship process. Keep an eye out for the official launch of the Kingston chapter of the Refugee Sponsorship Support Program (SSP)! More information about the national project can be found at http://refugeessp.ca/home/ http://www.thewhig.com/2016/04/17/lawyers-to-help-syrian-refugee-sponsors

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Are you a lawyer or law student interested in assisting with refugee sponsorship applications? On Saturday, April 16th the Refugee Sponsorship Support Program (SSP) will be coming to Kingston to provide training for lawyers wishing to offer pro bono legal services to support the private sponsorship of refugees. Training will take place from 12-3 pm on April 16th. This will also be a great opportunity to meet and learn with lawyers from multiple law firms around Kingston who have a interest in the refugee sponsorship cause. Please note that this training is open to lawyers and law students only. Please register by contacting Angela Fallow at afallow@cswan.com