10 visitors from Egypt will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State:

• Examine U.S. legislation pertaining to refugees and asylum?seekers
• Gain insight into U.S. protection measures for refugees and asylum?seekers, and observe how this differs between states
• Highlight initiatives to identify, protect, assist, and provide services for refugees and asylum?seekers
• Demonstrate efforts to raise awareness about refugees and asylum?seekers through the media
• Explore local, national, and international cooperative efforts to respond to refugee issues.