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Refugee Congress is a national, nonpartisan advocacy organization built and led by refugees, asylum-seekers, and other vulnerable migrants. Through advocacy, leadership development, and public education, we ensure that refugees are equal leaders in conversations that impact them.

It's #InternationalMigrantsDay. Every one of us either is, has been, or could be a migrant. Portraying migration as *a problem* rather than as a basic aspect of human existence is a deeply anti-human position - and a cover-up for our inability to resolve other fundamental issues.

Join us in contacting Senators and urging them to reject the extreme proposals that will trade away asylum protections! #SaveAsylumNow

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The Senate’s proposal would cause irreparable harm and gut protections for people fleeing danger. Our asylum system must be rebuilt, not dismantled. The right to seek safety must be protected. Call Congress and make your voice heard: wwdignity.org/NoTradeOffs #SaveAsylum

“What this shows us is that the administration and Democrats seem to be willing to let right-wing Republicans control the narrative.” - Sunil Varghese, Policy Director at IRAP via Joe Stepansky for Al Jazeera English aljazeera.com/amp/news/2024/…

🚨The Senate is voting TODAY on amendments that could decimate our asylum system, gut protections for children, and terrorize immigrant families. Call your Senator NOW and tell them to vote NO on anti-immigrant amendments to the foreign aid bill. #SaveAsylum ☎️(202) 224-3121

Dear Marco Rubio, Poland took in 3 million refugees from Ukraine in a few months. Poland is 1/10th the size of the United States, so that’s like the US taking 30 million refugees in a few months. I don’t see Donald Tusk complaining. Very best, Gregory

Poland has taken in 1.7 million Ukrainian refugees since the war began, Senator.

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When asylum seekers work, our communities don’t just grow—they flourish. The #AsylumSeekerWorkAuthorizationAct (H.R. 1325) reduces the wait time for a work permit from 180 days to just 30. It’s time to #LetAsylumSeekersWork. letasylumseekerswork.org

When asylum seekers work, our communities don’t just grow—they flourish. The #AsylumSeekerWorkAuthorizationAct (H.R. 1325) reduces the wait time for a work permit from 180 days to just 30. It’s time to #LetAsylumSeekersWork. letasylumseekerswork.org

#PrideMonth is an opportunity to celebrate our LGBTQI+ friends and neighbors. And it is also a time to step up our commitment to protecting them. We must do more to create a more welcoming and inclusive space for LGBTQI+ individuals to thrive.

I am once again reminding you that neither “illegal” nor “undocumented” (as nouns) are categories in U.S. immigration law and asking people to simply define what they mean by one of those terms is the easiest way to figure out who actually knows what they are talking about.

World Refugee Day is one week away! Join us for World Refugee Day next week! Refugee Congress is proud to support 24 #WRD events organized by our Delegates across the US. Learn more and find a celebration near you: refugeecongress.org

This #WorldRefugeeDay, meet Kyle, a passionate refugee ally! Inspired by his best friend Juan, a gay asylum seeker from Venezuela, Kyle decided to turn his empathy into action. Now he uses storytelling to help LGBTQIA+ refugees in his community & beyond! unrefugees.org/news/friendshi…

Communities take pride in welcoming people seeking safety & ensuring they have the chance to build a new life. That’s why this #WorldRefugeeDay we’re asking you to join us. 📞Call your state & local elected leaders & urge them to #ProtectRefuge welcomingrefugees2025.org

The Rainbow Railroad 2023 annual report features unique data on trends in LGBTQI+ persecution & forced displacement around the world and deeply personal stories of resilience and liberation This #WorldRefugeeDay, please take time to read and reflect rainbowrailroad.org/annualreport

📣Continue your advocacy beyond this week of action! Your passion helps newcomers feel welcome, pushes your elected leaders to represent your values & encourages others to do the same. Head to We Are All America, IRAP, Refugee Congress & The Refugee Advocacy Lab’s websites to get involved.