BISBEE — Members of Border Action Network will dedicate a new office and launch the Douglas Human Rights Committee during a ceremony in Douglas today.
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The event will be held at 2313 E. 34th St. in Douglas from 1 to 4 p.m. Allen said people who support the effort are welcome to attend.
Five people graduated from a three-month training program in March and became human rights promoters for Border Action Network. They are men, women and youth who have lived in Douglas for varying amounts of time.
Allen said the promoters will do work locally and nationally.
“They have decided they want to work together with other members of the community to ensure that their rights are protected and that people are treated with dignity,” she said.
“They will also work with other communities to see comprehensive immigration reform and to see the fulfillment of respect of people’s rights in this country,” she continued.
Max Dias, one of the human rights promoters for Border Action Network, will act as the host of the new office in Douglas. He said he expects that about 60 to 70 people will attend the event.
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