Immigration Reform Would Benefit Haiti, Says Human Rights Advocate

Brian Concannon with the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti says that immigration advocates are promoting legislation that would give Haitians living in the U.S. temporary protected status. Such status, says Concannon, would make it easier for Haitians who are already living here to find work in the U.S., and to send money home to family members or friends. (:26)
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Many Haitian Earthquake Victims Were Also Victims Of Failed U.S. Policies

Brian Concannon with the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti says that as news develops, it is likely that many of the earthquake victims in Haiti will be found to have lived in the hills next to Port au Prince. Concannon says that these people and their families settled in this area after being displaced due to bad aid policies that forced them from their farms. (:42)
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U.S. Must Re-Think It's Aid Policy To Haiti

Brian Concannon with the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti says one way to start creating a long term strategy to boost Haiti's development would be for the U.S. to reconsider it's food aid policy to the impoverished nation. (:28)
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Rest Of World Must Aid In Haiti's Development

Brian Concannon with the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti calls on the international community to focus on developing a long term development plan for Haiti. (:13)
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Poor Economic Policies To Blame For Haiti's Vulnerability

Brian Concannon with the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti says that Haitians are more susceptible to experiencing catastrophes than their neighbors due to poor economic policies that have put them at a disadvantage over the years. (:28)
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International Community Must Develop Long Term Disaster Response Plan For Haiti

Brian Concannon with the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti says that in light of this week's devastating earthquake that so far has killed anywhere from 100,000 to 500,000 people, the international community must put in place a long-term strategy to help Haitians become less vulnerable to natural disasters. (:20)
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