Physicians for Human Rights – Make a Difference in Haiti

Physicians for Human Rights stands in solidarity with the people of Haiti today and every day. We offer our deep concern for the struggling survivors of the devastating earthquake in Haiti and our profound sympathy for the families of the as yet uncounted victims.
You can make a difference for Haiti – take action today:
— If you are a health professional, your special skills are urgently needed to save lives. Consider joining the relief effort in Haiti today. Partners In Health has put out a call for surgeons, nurses, and other health professionals: “send an email to
— Take 2 minutes to take action to support the US Haitian community. Urge President Obama to have the Department of Homeland Security provide Temporary Protected Status (TPS) NOW to Haitians currently in the United States.
TPS is granted by the US government to eligible nationals of countries who cannot safely return to their homelands because of armed conflict, environmental disaster or other extraordinary and temporary conditions.
Haiti clearly fits this description.The earthquake has devastated Haiti, leaving little for immigrants to go back to: no shelter, no food, no water, no medical services and no infrastructure.
PHR welcomes the decision of the Obama Administration to halt the pending deportation of some 30,000 Haitians. We believe that, given Haiti’s lack of capacity to safely accept any returnees at this time, the Administration should take the next step and grant TPS on an expedited basis to all Haitians who are in the US at this time and are in need of temporary protection.
Granting TPS will allow Haiti to focus on recovery and disaster relief without the additional difficulty of dealing with potentially homeless returnees.
Ask President Obama to act TODAY. We must unite as a nation in solidarity with the people of Haiti – both those struggling to survive in the earthquake ravaged Caribbean and those here in the United States.
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