On Friday, February 19, 2021, Sr. Dianna Ortiz, O.S.U., passed away in Washington, D.C. She is remembered for her work on behalf of victims of torture, after herself experiencing kidnapping and torture at the hands of Guatemalan security forces in 1989. She also served as editor of Education for Justice from 2014-2018.
The Kino Border Initiative has announced that Joanna Williams will become its next executive director. On March 1st, 2021, she will replace Fr. Sean Carroll, S.J. who has been serving in this role for the past twelve years.
The Kino Border Initiative has submitted a detailed report to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas with information regarding complaints filed by KBI, as well as a call for him to meet with migrants who have been mistreated by U.S. Customs & Border Protections.
