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The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS) defends the human rights of refugees seeking safety in the U.S.

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The Refugee Advocacy Lab (@refugeeadvcylab) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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…

#WelcomeWithDignity (@welcomewdignity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sabemos lo difícil y solitario que puede ser mudarse a un nuevo lugar. Un vecino puede marcar la diferencia, ya sea con un saludo o una invitación a cenar. Estas acciones pueden hacernos sentir seguros y bienvenidos en nuestras comunidades. #NationalImmigrantsDay

ImmDef (@immdef) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A3: Giving begets giving. When immigrants are welcomed with dignity and support, they want to give back to help. Often when we ask our clients their goals for the future the majority say it is to give back to their community so that they can help other people. When we welcome

We Are All America (@weareallusa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As immigrants, we face barriers like language differences, limited job access, complex legal systems, and credential recognition issues, hindering career growth and financial stability. We also face emotional challenges—like adapting to a new culture and being away from family.

ImmDef (@immdef) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A5: A way to make immigrants feel welcome is by providing them a lawyer through universal representation. The #Fairness2Freedom Act would establish the right to legal representation by a federally appointed lawyer for anyone facing removal from the United States who is unable to

CGRS (@cgrs_asylum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our communities are stronger when we welcome people seeking safety with dignity. What do real solutions look like? 🦋Fair + accessible asylum process 🦋Support for welcoming communities 🦋Smart allocation of resources Learn more👇 wwdignity.org/solutions #NationalImmigrantsDay

We Are All America (@weareallusa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As immigrants, we bring diverse experiences and talents that enrich our communities. Recognizing and supporting us is crucial for the overall wellbeing of society. On #NationalImmigrantsDay, we celebrate our collective contributions and work together to ensure everyone thrives!

#WelcomeWithDignity (@welcomewdignity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

African Communities Together (@africansus) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ahead of the election, African asylum seekers are feeling anxious about potential changes to immigration policies. Dr. Yves Kaduli and Nils Kinuani, Federal Policy Manager at ACT, sit down with BBC News (UK) to discuss the growing concerns in our communities. bbc.com/news/articles/…

#WelcomeWithDignity (@welcomewdignity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Esme fled from Guatemala w/her two kids in 2022, seeking safety. After a harrowing journey, John Washington asked if she thinks about her time in Mexico: "Every day. We survived. I think about all the people who didn’t, or who are struggling to survive now.” nybooks.com/online/2024/10…

The Young Center (@theyoungcenter) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Immigrant families and children don't need any more spooky tricks. We need an immigration system that: ✅ Is humane, orderly, and expedient. ✅Keeps families together. ✅Protects children. ✅Safeguards the right to seek asylum. #HappyHalloween

CGRS (@cgrs_asylum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're not backing down now. "Our country is stronger when we welcome people seeking asylum with dignity," CGRS Director @KarenMusalo said today. "We resolve to keep fighting together, unified in our hope and vision for a better future." Our statement: cgrs.uclawsf.edu/news/cgrs-resp…

We're not backing down now.

"Our country is stronger when we welcome people seeking asylum with dignity," CGRS Director @KarenMusalo said today. "We resolve to keep fighting together, unified in our hope and vision for a better future." 

Our statement: cgrs.uclawsf.edu/news/cgrs-resp…
HaitianBridge (@haitianbridge) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The road ahead will not be easy but we knew this never would be easy. With each new admin we have fought back against hateful, anti-immigrant threats + we will continue to fight back. Today we took a deep breath. Tomorrow, the fight for dignity, compassion, + justice continues

CHIRLA (@chirla) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Black migrants are disproportionately affected by immigration laws. We KNOW no one is free until Black people are free. We must be a place of welcoming and inclusion for people seeking refuge! We WILL have our freedom!” Nana Gyamfi, BAJI Executive Director

“Black migrants are disproportionately affected by immigration laws. We KNOW no one is free until Black people are free. We must be a place of welcoming and inclusion for people seeking refuge!  We WILL have our freedom!” Nana Gyamfi, <a href="/BAJItweet/">BAJI</a> Executive Director
RedJesuitaConMigrantes-LAC (@rjm_lac) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Cartagena40 | Estaremos conversando en el panel "Cartagena+40: ¿Cuál es el próximo paso para la protección de refugiados en América Latina? 🗓️18 de noviembre -2:00 a 3:00 pm ET El evento será en español, con interpretación a inglés y a portugués Registro🔗shorturl.at/lVQMC

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) (@uscridc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌍 As climate change drives people to move, legal frameworks need to catch up. Join us and Dejusticia @cgrs_asylum @refugeesintl CEJIL for a conversation with experts from Central America, Colombia, & the U.S. on how to protect climate-vulnerable people. 🌱 Register here:

🌍 As climate change drives people to move, legal frameworks need to catch up. Join us and <a href="/Dejusticia/">Dejusticia</a> @cgrs_asylum @refugeesintl <a href="/cejil/">CEJIL</a> for a conversation with experts from Central America, Colombia, &amp; the U.S. on how to protect climate-vulnerable people. 🌱

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CGRS (@cgrs_asylum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today the CIJ_ICJ commenced historic hearings on States' obligations regarding climate change. Read CGRS’s written statement on how States should protect people displaced in the context of the effects of climate change and disasters: cgrs.uclawsf.edu/our-work/publi…