The Global Switchboard

09/18/2026

Join us Sunday, 9/27!

Love your Neighbor, Protect Every Child
September 27, 2026
World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Prayer Vigil, March, & Rally in the Strip District
2pm: 21 St and Smallman St. 
Conclude at Denny Park across from the Abraxas office.

Gather with Pittsburgh area neighbors for an interfaith vigil, march, and rally to advocate on behalf of child migrants and vulnerable immigrants.

09/09/2026

Congratulations to Stowe residents on successfully rescinding the Township’s 287g cooperation agreement with ICE. Following two weeks of public comment and pressure, the Stowe Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to end the agreement.

When local governments voluntarily cooperate with ICE, we are all less safe. Everyone deserves to live in safety and with dignity, and to access essential services without fear of discrimination or fear of their local government acting as federal immigration enforcement.

Special thanks to Kathleen, Nick, and Allan with PIIN for their leadership on this campaign. To get involved in next steps, contact [email protected]

Interested in organizing against cooperation with ICE in your community? Check out our toolkit or contact [email protected] for more information

08/17/2026

Join us in person or on Zoom on Thursday to advocate for community members being held inside Allegheny County Jail.

Our summer intern Caelum has done a deep dive into human rights at the ACJ this summer and will review some of the residents' and advocates main concerns.

Zoom registration link: tinyurl.com/letters4ACJ

07/24/2026

We had an inspiring day yesterday in Harrisburg at the PA FIRE convening, with coalition members of PIC and funders talking about how to support immigrant rights advocacy across Pennsylvania!

With Frontline Dignity, Bhutanese Community Assocation of Pittsburgh, Somali Bantu Community Assocation, and The Global Switchboard

07/22/2026

07/14/2026

Attention Wilkinsburg residents!

Wilkinsburg Borough Council is considering a resolution to establish that borough resources and staff (including the police) will not collaborate with ICE. The draft resolution is on the agenda for Council’s legislative meeting this week.

View the draft resolution at bit.ly/WelcomingWilkinsburg

Wilkinsburg residents are invited to give public comment at the start of the meeting. Registration is NOT required.

Wilkinsburg Council Legislative Meeting -HYBRID*
Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
7:00 pm
Borough Main Office
605 Ross Avenue
2nd Floor Council Chambers
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
*A virtual Zoom option is available on Council’s website
www.wilkinsburgpa.gov/calendar/

06/08/2026

The Global Switchboard is proud to stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ communities today and always. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table and marched with us at Pittsburgh Pride!

06/06/2026

Congratulations to our intern Wyatt on his graduation today! And thank you so much for your final installation on children's rights!

06/05/2026

Post #5 from Global Switchboard intern, Wyatt's week of children's rights education, today featuring one of our partners who embodies children's rights: !

06/05/2026

Posting a little late but still day 4 out of 6 of Wyatt's master class on children's rights.