Advocacy Opportunities

CRLN members work with their legislators to create U.S. policies that work for peace and justice in our hemisphere. By advocating on behalf of the poor majorities in Latin America, CRLN members model active, engaged civic responsibility and call our government to accountability for its policies. Through their advocacy activities, CRLN members build democracy, both here and abroad.

If you want YOUR chance to go to DC and meet with legislators, join CRLN for Ecumenical Advocacy Days March 19-22! Click here for more details!

Below are current advocacy opportunities and resources for CRLN members:

Act Now!

Below are items that you can take action on NOW! If you need help on finding the appropriate people to call or other information, please see the "Advocacy Resources" section below.

Bring Jean Home! Keep Families Together!

Support the People of Haiti!

Sign Petition to President Obama! Close the SOA!

Call your Senators! Support the TRADE Act!

Protect Honduran Resistance Leader!

Current legislative summaries and co-sponsors

These are the bills that CRLN and our allies are currently working on in the 111th Congress. If your Representative or Senator is currently not a co-sponsor, call them today!

HR 874/S 428-Freedom to Travel to Cuba

HR 2567-Suspending Operations at SOA/WHINSEC

HR 3012/S 2821-The TRADE Act

HR 4321-Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Colombia Resources

Honduras Resources

Advocacy Resources

Below are general resources on how to find your representative, what to say and do in a call or meeting, and how to follow-up on your meeting. If you have any other questions, feel free to call or email Erin Armstrong at (773) 293-2964 or earmstrong@crln.org.

Advocacy 101-Learn the basics of the legislative process

Lobbying Hints and Tips-From LAWG and WOLA