Call for Abstracts
2026 III-RP Annual Conference

Eliminating Conditions of Vulnerability for Foreign-Born New Yorkers at the Intersections of Minoritized Social Identities

Conference Overview

New York State has long been a gateway for immigrants from across the globe, contributing to its cultural vibrancy, economic vitality, and civic life. Yet, many foreign-born New Yorkers—particularly those at the intersections of marginalized identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, disability, and immigration status—continue to face systemic barriers that create conditions of vulnerability.

This conference seeks to advance knowledge, policy dialogue, and actionable strategies to eliminate these intersecting conditions of vulnerability and promote full inclusion, equity, and well-being for foreign-born residents.

We invite scholars, practitioners, policymakers, advocates, students, and community leaders to submit proposals that critically explore the lived experiences, policies, and institutional practices shaping the realities of foreign-born individuals across New York State.

Conference Goals

• Examine the structural, social, and economic factors that perpetuate vulnerability among foreign-born New Yorkers.
• Showcase promising practices and research that promote immigrant integration and equity.
• Foster cross-sector collaboration among researchers, service providers, and policymakers.
• Develop policy and practice recommendations to build resilient, inclusive communities.

Themes and Topics Of Interest

Topics must examine intersections of nativity status with one or more socially constructed identities including race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality, disability, age, socioeconomic status, etc., and explore how compounding factors shape civic, economic and social integration outcomes. Papers that discuss innovative solutions to eliminating vulnerabilities, best practices, evidence-based interventions and policy remedies will be given priority. Themes include but are not limited to:

• Intersectional policy and practice innovations
• Measuring immigrant well-being and inclusion
• Intersectional data collection and analysis
• Policy design and implementation to advance equity
• Safeguarding labor and workers’ rights
• Addressing housing insecurity and displacement
• Increasing health access and alleviating disparities
• Workforce development and equitable educational access

Conference Format

The conference will feature keynote speakers, paper sessions, interactive workshops, and community panels. Selected papers and presentations may be considered for inclusion in a post-conference publication or policy brief series.