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Meet Ambassador Dan Foote at IIB’s “Meet the Ambassador” Lecture Series

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM International Institute of Buffalo 864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 Free parking | Light refreshments Ticket: $20 Curious how American foreign policy decisions play out in real life? Want to learn more about how things that happen outside of our borders impact us here in Western New York? Is being an…
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Giving Tuesday – IIB Clients Need Your Help! 

It's the perfect time for you to pitch in! Giving Tuesday is frequently described as a global philanthropic response to the blatant consumerism immediately after Thanksgiving on Black Friday and the following weekend. Instead of advocating for the acquisition of “stuff,” it offers a day of generosity to help the organizations and causes that help others and makes the world…
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November 2025 Newsletter

The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our November 2025 Newsletter. Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi discusses a recent leaked memo from the Trump administration ordering a broad review of all refugees who entered the United States under the Biden administration and other concerning developments related to foreign-born people living in America. Giving Tuesday, December 3…

A Statement from the International Institute of Buffalo’s Equity & Inclusion Committee:

At the International Institute of Buffalo, we welcome, connect and empower the foreign-born, provide trauma-informed care to refugee and immigrant survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence and encourage the region’s support for different cultures. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community created by our staff, board, clients, vendors and supporters. We work towards a future where all Western New Yorkers are free to lead full and productive lives.

We are an agency committed to human rights that works to improve the individual circumstances of our clients. We recognize that structural inequities disproportionately affect our clients.

As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that the Institute is a diverse and inclusive workplace where we welcome the unique contributions that our staff and board bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, creed, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, familial status, marital status, military status, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, color, religion, genetic characteristics, disability, domestic violence victim status, conviction status and beliefs. This includes fostering an inclusive and respectful work culture and proactively addressing bias and hostility within our organization through intentional dialogues, trainings, and community connection.

  • review hiring practices to aspire to achieve the diversity of our clients among our staff.
  • engage an internal committee to bring staff voices and expertise to conversations around Equity and Inclusion.
  • review vendors and purchasing to ensure that we attempt to support businesses operated by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
  • seek out and create partnerships with organizations led by BIPOC when feasible.
  • use our voice to advocate for the rights of our clients.
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