Posts Tagged ‘South Asia’

Undocumented South Asians: The numbers, the faces, the call to action

Undocumented South Asians: The numbers, the faces, the call to action
By Priya Murthy, Policy Director, South Asian Americans Leading Together When family, friends, and community members heard that I was an immigration lawyer, often I would be asked, “How can I bring my mother over to the United States?” or “When will I get my green card? I’ve been on an H-1B...
March 1st, 2010 | Featured, Immigration, South Central/South Asia | Read More

Prince Abdul Ali Seraj on the status of women in Afghanistan Part 1

Prince Abdul Ali Seraj on the status of women in Afghanistan Part 1
Historically, the Afghan women have always stood by their men.  In fact, their bravery in times of defending their family or country is heralded in our history books.  Rudyard Kipling had some choice verses about the valor of the Afghan women.  During battles, the women accompanied the men in...
March 1st, 2010 | Featured, South Central/South Asia | Read More