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The World Cup was an inspiring celebration of our shared humanity. No matter what country we call home or what team we root for, @immcouncil shares how we can find common ground and celebrate what makes us unique. …immigrationcouncilorg.pantheonsite.io/blog/fifa-worl…

In just 30 seconds, you can help your community stand up for refugees. Visit the link below to call on your local & state elected leaders to sign the #FreedomToWelcome letter expressing their support for welcoming refugees. tinyurl.com/FreedomToWelco…

“Haitian residents are business owners, workers, and church members. They’re parents, they’re students. They’re our neighbors, and they belong here. Yet our political leaders continue to attack them,” Rev. Carl Ruby writes in the @OhioCapJournal. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/07/10/tru…

⏰ Tonight, join us at 6pm ET to celebrate resilience through stories that inspire hope & connection. Whether you're looking for encouragement or want to hear powerful stories from incredible speakers, this event is for you! bit.ly/StoryNight2026

Join us on July 23rd at 6pm ET/3pm PT for the 2nd New American Speakers Program Story Night: "Resilience." Register now to witness authentic stories, meaningful conversations, & inspiration from people who have found strength through life's challenges. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Federal immigration enforcement has only continued to terrorize countless communities through the use of lethal force. Refugees International stands with the Salgado and Paktiawel families and in solidarity with all immigrants and refugees being terrorized by the Trump administration’s state-sanctioned violence and racist agenda. We call for full and independent investigations into their deaths. Full statement below. refugeesinternational.org/statements-and…

As we celebrate the freedoms promised by the American founding, we seek to offer those same freedoms to refugees in search of safety, liberty & prosperity. Urge your state & local elected officials to sign onto the #FreedomToWelcome letter. tinyurl.com/FreedomToWelco…

“The Supreme Court decisions that end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians & Syrians & effectively bar access to asylum at the border are an abdication of our nation’s commitment to protect those fleeing persecution.” @KateEBrick, Lab refugeeadvocacylab.org/resources/lab-…

🧵Yesterday, SCOTUS slammed the door on people seeking protection by sanctioning the deportation of hundreds of thousands of TPS holders, longstanding members of U.S. communities who fled unprecedented violence, persecution, displacement, and disasters. nytimes.com/2026/06/25/us/…

"The consequences of today’s decision are predictable. More people will die... because of something they cannot or should not have to change about themselves. Because this is neither what Congress said nor what its words permit, I respectfully dissent."

🧵It is a dark day for all who have been fighting tirelessly to defend our nation's legacy of welcoming people seeking safety, as SCOTUS chose exclusion over protection on the asylum and TPS decisions. Justice Sotomayor says it plainly:

One year ago, 420+ individuals from 12 countries, 44 states, Washington DC, & Puerto Rico signed the #WeWillWelcome pledge. Today, for #WorldRefugeeDay2026, we’re celebrating the ways they have lived that commitment, one small act of welcome at a time✨ refugeeadvocacylab.org/resources/the-…

⏰Today’s the last day to submit the act of welcome you completed for the #WeWillWelcome pledge! Share how you’ve kept your community welcoming & celebrate #RefugeeWeekUSA alongside hundreds! tiny.cc/WeWillWelcomeS… Or sign the pledge now! bit.ly/WelcomingPledge

Did you sign the #WeWillWelcome pledge? We want to celebrate your efforts to keep your community welcoming! Submit the act of welcome you completed by June 5th! ⬇️ tiny.cc/WeWillWelcomeS… Want to join the movement? Sign the #WeWillWelcome pledge now! ⬇️ bit.ly/WelcomingPledge

Almost one year ago, 400+ people from around the United States & the world signed the #WeWillWelcome pledge. Now, we want to celebrate YOU! Submit the act of welcome you completed! ⬇️ tiny.cc/WeWillWelcomeS… Want to join? Sign the #WeWillWelcome pledge! ⬇️ bit.ly/WelcomingPledge

🎙️Stream Episode 4 of our podcast, Forced From Home. Minneapolis Mayor Frey discusses the city’s legacy of welcoming refugees, and the power of local emergency response during Operation Metro Surge. Like + subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. refugeesinternational.org/actions/forced…

NEW RESOURCE 🚨 This interactive tool helps immigrant & refugee leaders assess considerations related to public events, storytelling spaces & speaking opportunities. Designed to support informed decision-making, preparedness, & confidence. Check it out: refugeestorytellerscollective.org/stories/making…

With visa processing paused, Milwaukee's Community Center for Immigrants is working to help clients get their jobs back amid the confusion local businesses are facing. See their full conversation with @WUWMradio. wuwm.com/immigrant-advo…

Pennsylvania lawmakers are working to make commonwealth schools more welcoming, reports @905wesa. “School should be a place where every student feels safe & supported, & should not be a place where we are afraid,” said Pittsburgh 11th grader Aalia Wafa. wesa.fm/education/2026…

Listen in as @KateEBrick, Lab ED, shares how, in states like Georgia with the support of @CRSA_Georgia, communities are coming together to not only stop bills that would harm our communities, but pass bills at the state level that help our newcomer neighbors thrive.