Advocates in Perpetuity
Standing with the Displaced. Serving Without Exception.
Connecting advocates and displaced individuals to build a brighter future.
The GSH is a nonprofit organization that supports all aspects of advocacy for displaced individuals, including training attorneys at crisis borders, representing clients in immigration proceedings, and collaborating with organizations that address needs beyond legal representation.
In addition to political and social group-based claims, our work encompasses gender-based persecution, including survivors of trafficking and members of the global LGBTQ+ community.
What We Do
From legal advocacy before immigration courts to skills-based training in academic settings, our Safe House initiative is rooted in the principle that access to accurate information and competent legal representation is essential to protecting the rights of displaced individuals and noncitizens.
Consulting for Non Profit Lawyers and DHS Accredited Immigration Advocates
Consultation tailored for nonprofit attorneys and DOJ/DHS-accredited representatives who serve immigrants in high-stakes matters such as asylum, removal defense, and humanitarian relief.
Internships and School Programs
We offer for-credit internships for students at all levels, from secondary school through university. Each student or class is typically assigned to a real-life asylum case, working alongside an attorney from the initial intake through to the filing of the application or its submission before the Immigration Court or before USCIS.
Volunteer Advocacy
Our volunteers share a deep, demonstrated commitment to supporting immigrants in urgent need of legal assistance. We match volunteers through a thoughtful placement process that considers their interests, experience, and the immediate needs of the immigrant communities we serve.
In one particular project, Sanjeevi was able to assist our counsel in arranging evidence, articles and geographical notes as a supplement to an asylum application.
— UNIS Past Intern working under the direction of an Advocate