Refugee Congress

On his first visit to the U.S., High Commissioner @BarhamSalih met with leaders from the refugee, stateless and asylum-seeker communities. He expressed deep appreciation for their efforts as educators, leaders and advocates, and underscored the centrality of their inclusion.

Thank you to @Refugees and @BarhamSalih for all you are doing. We look forward to working together towards reducing forced displacement and finding sustainable solutions that uplift the dignity and resilience of forcibly displaced people.

It was an honor to meet with High Commissioner @BarhamSalih during his first visit to the U.S. to highlight the importance of partnerships with Refugee, Asylee, and Stateless-Led Organizations and the inclusion of leaders with lived experience. 1/2

Communities across the country want to welcome refugees. Yet, the Trump administration has indefinitely suspended the U.S. refugee resettlement program. Call on your state and local elected officials to set the record straight and #DefendRefuge. bit.ly/DefendRefuge

Grateful for the advocacy of NJ Delegate, Andreina Zuluaga! Newcomers must wait 180 days before they can work. The Asylum Seekers Work Authorization Act aims to reduce that wait, allow people to work, support families, and fill vacant jobs that help US businesses thrive.

A5: We must end harmful anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies that attempt to ban the lifesaving human right to seek asylum. Instead, let's fund resettlement, strengthen asylum processing, and support communities & organizations welcoming our new neighbors.

Atem Aleu, Refugee Congress Delegate for Utah, shares about how Salt Lake City demonstrates welcome and compassion toward newcomers.

A1: Communications Manager Sheridan Block shares about her Grandpa, who immigrated from the Philippines

Communities across the US have a long history of welcoming people seeking safety. Hear from #RefugeeStorytellersCollective members as they share their welcoming experiences & advice on how we can make our communities welcoming. #NationalImmigrantsDay refugeeadvocacylab.org/resources/what…

A6: There is ample evidence that our communities WANT to welcome ppl seeking safety & a new beginning in the US. A recent @DataProgress & @RefugeeAdvcyLab poll found that over two-thirds of voters support a refugee program in the US #NationalImmigrantsDay dataforprogress.org/blog/2024/10/1…

📣The Lab, @immcouncil, @asylumadvocacy & 100+ business organizations, chambers of commerce & trade associations across the country, call on @POTUS to address the work permit backlogs by prioritizing the processing of initial & renewal applications. refugeeadvocacylab.org/resources/addr…

Immigrants are vital members of our communities - they are our friends, neighbors, parents, teachers, caregivers, & more! Today on #NationalImmigrantsDay we are celebrating them in a Twitter chat w/@MomsRising, @CGRS_Asylum, @Humanrights1st & many others. Join us at 2 pm ET!

Take action today to #ProtectRefuge! Call your state & local officials to join us in calling for a stronger US refugee resettlement program. Ask them to sign on the letter to ensure we invest in welcome and the protection of those seeking safety. refugeerights.quorum.us/campaign/Welco…

These @weareallusa’s #AdvocacyDays, we urge Congress to #ProtectNewcomers by endorsing welcoming policies like the Afghan Adjustment Act, Refugee Protection Act, and Asylum Seekers Work Authorization Act. Learn more 👉🏾

3 years after the U.S. withdrawal, Afghans face an ongoing humanitarian and displacement crisis. Our work is nowhere near done. We #StandWithAfghans & call on our elected officials to do the same. #3YearsTooLong Read Refugee Congress' Statement: bit.ly/AfghanAllies3

Today marks three years since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. We continue our call for elected officials to support tangible solutions for #AfghanAllies, including the passage of the #AfghanAdjustmentAct! TAKE ACTION: ☎️ bit.ly/3SC2PII 🚨 bit.ly/4cfXZIg

The US is on track to welcome 100K arrivals in FY24 — the highest number in 3 decades. We commend the @POTUS Administration's work. It must be made by sustainable congressional investments & strengthening public/private partnerships. Details:rcusa.org/resources/fy24…

It’s @weareallusa’s National Refugee #AdvocacyDays24! This week, hundreds of advocates and refugee leaders are urging Congress members to #ProtectNewcomers. We know that #AdvocacyWorks, ensuring voices with lived experience drive meaningful change. #RefugeeAdvocacy

🚨 Last day to apply! If you have experienced forced displacement and want to further develop your policy advocacy skills, @RefugeeAdvcyLab and @refugeecongress are offering tailored coaching and technical policy assistance this fall. Apply & Share: bit.ly/AdvocacyCoachi…

🗓️TODAY: Join @weareallusa at 6PM EST for a leadership development workshop on “Effective Storytelling When Engaging Elected Officials.” Refugee & immigrant leaders can join to learn best practices on sharing your story effectively with elected officials. buff.ly/3AeoD71