Border Narrative 2012 Conference

Too often, misinformation guides policy and public discourse about the border. In response, the Border Network for Human Rights has convened local law enforcement with local, state and national elected officials, representatives from Border Patrol regional offices, representatives from the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border enforcement, the border faith community, academics who study the border and various non-governmental organizations to share their account of what the reality is at the border. Together, we will build a new and honest narrative for our border communities.

When:
Friday, July 13, for dinner at 6 p.m. and all day Saturday, July 14.

Where:
The conference will take place at the Region 19 Education Service Center  on 6611 Boeing Drive (at the corner of Boeing and Airway) in El Paso, Texas

Speakers include:
Don Kerwin, Executive Director of the Center for Migration Studies,
John Fife, Founder of the U.S. Sanctuary Movement,
And other speakers to be determined
Check back here for updates.

Note: Attendance at this conference is by invitation to ensure the highest levels of trust for participants, who are hoping to be able to speak candidly with those working in other sectors along the border. If you work in border issues and would like to request more information, please email West Cosgrove at wcosgrove AT bnhr DOT org.

If you are a participant in the conference, please fill out the form below to register.

Conference participants are encouraged to book their stay at the Chase Suites Hotel at 6791 Montana Avenue in El Paso as they have offered a special rate for conference participants.  Their phone number is: 915-772-8000. You must mention the BNHR conference to get the special rate. They are less than half a mile from both the airport and the conference site.