DePaul Migration Collaborative Practitioner in Residence Elizabeth Kennedy shares her expertise with campus, Chicago. Find out more!
Event Recap: Taking on Asylum Cases: Focus on Country Condition Research, Experts, and Asylum Claims from El Salvador
The DMC’s Practitioner in Residence, Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, lead an event on October 26 that empowered local asylum case advocates to better support asylum seekers from El Salvador. Dr. Kennedy’s decade-long dedication to human rights, gender issues, violence, and migration, notably in Central America, has produced a substantial body of research, including peer-reviewed articles, policy reports, and media publications. Her presentation provided attendees with valuable insights into the conditions of El Salvador.
Country condition reports play a pivotal role in asylum cases by providing essential, evidence-based documentation of the circumstances in the applicant’s country of origin. Dr. Kennedy provided practical examples and resources of how to compile relevant country condition materials to assist asylum seekers from El Salvador.
Dr. Kennedy spoke to over 30 participants from 18 community-based organizations. By equipping legal professionals and community advocates with essential knowledge and resources, the DMC and the Asylum and Immigration Law Clinic seek to continue to uphold the rights and dignity of asylum seekers in Chicago.