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The Refugee Congress advocates for improving the protection and lives of refugees here and around the world.
Refugee Congress is an independent advocacy and advisory organization comprised of refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons from across the U.S. who seek to champion domestic and international refugee issues.
09/18/2024
In celebration of , we invite you to join the members for "What It Means to Welcome Newcomers: We're All In" event this evening at 6pm ET!
Panelists will share reflections & provide advice to everyday Americans on how to be ALL IN on welcoming newcomers.
Join & Share! bit.ly/WhatItMeansToWelcome
09/17/2024
It’s and we are proud to join in saying that We’re All In!
Now more than ever is an opportune moment to come together, united as individuals and groups, to celebrate our strengths and differences, and recognize that we’re at our best when We’re All In on building more welcoming places, together.
We invite you to join us - This week and every week, let’s create safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive!
In this episode, we’ll dive into the historical, economic, and political factors behind the crises in Sudan. Hear powerful stories about those who have been forcibly displaced and learn about the US’s response. �
Disproportionately Displaced is a 3-episode series of We Are All America’s podcast, Refugee Matters, exploring why Black people are disproportionately displaced by war, violence, climate, and persecution. ��
08/19/2024
Take action today to !
Call your state & local elected officials and urge them to join your advocacy in calling for a stronger US refugee resettlement program. Ask them to sign on to the Welcoming Refugees letter to ensure we invest in welcome and the protection of those seeking safety.
Contact Your Elected Officials Now: https://refugeerights.quorum.us/campaign/WelcomingRefugees/
08/16/2024
This week, hundreds of advocates across the country met with their members of Congress in home states and urged them to . We know that , and we are calling on Congress to strengthen protections for people seeking safety and to uphold our nation’s tradition of welcoming newcomers.
Here are some of the policies we are advocating for 👉🏾
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08/16/2024
3 years after the U.S. withdrawal, Afghans face an ongoing humanitarian and displacement crisis. Our work is nowhere near done. We & call on our elected officials to do the same.
Read Refugee Congress' Statement: https://bit.ly/AfghanAllies3
08/13/2024
The United States is on track toward welcoming 100,000 arrivals in Fiscal Year 2024 — the highest number of arrivals in three decades. While we commend the President Joe Biden Administration's innovations to rebuild the US Refugee Admissions Program, these innovations must be made sustainable through congressional investments and the White House’s commitment to continue strengthening our public/private partnership.
For the first 3 quarters of FY24 (Oct 1, 2023-June 30, 2024) the US resettled 68,291 refugees from 81 countries. This included: 25,431 from Africa, 5,202 from East Asia, 2,658 from Europe & Central Asia, 13,822 from Latin America/Caribbean, and 21,178 from Near East/South Asia. Texas, California, New York, Pennsylvania and Florida are the top states welcoming people seeking safety during the third quarter of FY24.
The majority of arrivals came from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Afghanistan, Syria, Venezuela, and Burma. This is the first year that an administration has provided a range for each regional allocation. As the year progresses, advocates will track how these ranges impact overseas processing.
More details: https://rcusa.org/resources/fy24-quarter-three-refugee-arrivals-report/
08/12/2024
It’s We Are All America’s National Refugee !
This week, hundreds of advocates and refugee leaders across the country are meeting with their members of Congress in home states and urging them to . We know that because it ensures that the voices of those with lived experience are heard, driving meaningful change, and creating a more inclusive and welcoming society.
08/09/2024
🚨 Last day to apply!
If you have experienced forced displacement and are looking to further develop your policy advocacy skills, The Refugee Advocacy Lab and Refugee Congress are offering tailored coaching and technical policy assistance this fall.
Apply Now: https://bit.ly/AdvocacyCoaching
🔊Meet Luis Mejia, a former prosecutor from Guatemala now living as a refugee in NY. Luis emphasizes how crucial it is to engage with our elected officials and share our stories with them. Our personal experiences are more than just stories - they are powerful tools for driving meaningful change in our advocacy efforts. Use your own voices to make a difference.
Refugee Congress, International Refugee Assistance Project, The Refugee Advocacy Lab, We Are All America
07/29/2024
* APPLICATION DEADLINE TODAY * Today is the LAST day to apply to become a Refugee Congress Delegate! Tag someone you know who may be a good fit for this rewarding opportunity!
We are seeking volunteer Delegates with lived experience in the following states:
🌟 Arkansas
🌟 Northern California
🌟 Colorado
🌟 Hawaii
🌟 Minnesota
🌟 Missouri
🌟 Oklahoma
🌟 South Dakota
🌟 West Virginia
🌟 Washington DC
To apply, submit your application by 11:59pm today: bit.ly/Apply-July24
07/25/2024
Have questions about becoming a Refugee Congress Delegate?
Join our Info Session tonight at 7pm ET to learn more about Refugee Congress, Delegate opportunities and activities, and how to join!
Register here to receive the Zoom link: bit.ly/Delegate-InfoSession
Refugee Congress is accepting applications for Delegates in Arkansas, California (Northern), Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and West Virginia. If you live in one of these states and are interested in joining as a Delegate, apply by July 29th!
07/22/2024
Grow your public speaking and storytelling skills with WeaveTales' New American Speakers Program!
Apply by August 1st: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1n3SIoj7SPgURRXdrEkX2DHoPNC_QmP077CBJQFgecKQ/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR22Z1bXqnEFUd1GaJFl5Okb-3n1uEwg2_2cnvRV7r69n1iB4Y86wiR-Ejc_aem_BhnwARMCN-iv7n8NdzuaMg&edit_requested=true
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Are you ready to enhance your public speaking skills and gain confidence? Join our New American Speakers Program
(𝐶𝑜ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑡 7) and transform your ability to communicate effectively!
🔗 https://bit.ly/Cohort7-Application
📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: August 12, - October 18, 2024
🕒 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 5-10 hours a week
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🔹Improve your career prospects
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🔹Network with like-minded individuals
🔹Receive expert guidance and feedback
Thank you to our sponsors: ,
The Refugee Advocacy Lab
Refugee Congress
We Are All America
Refugees International
Refugee Council USA
USA for UNHCR
07/18/2024
📣NEW RESOURCE: The Lab, & Refugee Congress have released a new guide providing key recommendations from leaders who have experienced forced displacement on what to consider when preparing to tell your own story in a way that is impactful and genuine.
Read the guide & begin your storytelling journey today👇
https://www.refugeeadvocacylab.org/resources/building-blocks-for-sharing-your-story
📸Nicholas Feeney // USA for UNHCR
07/15/2024
Why become a Refugee Congress Delegate?
✅ You will leverage your expertise and lived experience to shape policy priorities that affect forcibly displaced communities
✅ You will gain access to opportunities that enhance your advocacy, organizing, and communications skills
✅ You can access funding to support your education and professional development goals
✅ You will join a national network of advocates who have shared experiences and can learn from a group of diverse experts in many different fields
Learn more, apply, and share!
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07/12/2024
🔊 Calling all future Refugee Congress Delegates!
We are seeking new Delegates to join our active community from the following states: Arkansas, California (Northern), Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and West Virginia.
Learn more about becoming a Refugee Congress Delegate and how to apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctAFH1ARR05RJ6fS9aoXmmOFldcq50KOmG7h_n_Bd_yl7Cfg/viewform
An information session will be held on July 25th. Deadline to apply is July 29th.
Nejra Sumic, Refugee Congress Delegate for Arizona and National Field Manager for We Are All America, gave an interview with BBC News on World Refugee Day. Nejra shared about her experiences with forced displacement and family separation, acknowledge US efforts to resettle 100,000 refugees this year, and noted the need to further reunite families that have been separated.
“The United States is a welcoming country,” she said. “The United States has done very well in welcoming those who have been forcibly displaced; however, there are still things that the Administration can do to speed up the family reunification process in order to bring families together.”
Disproportionately Displaced is a 3-episode series of We Are All America's podcast, Refugee Matters, that seeks to understand why Black people are so disproportionately displaced by war, violence, climate, and persecution. To do that, we will have an educational conversation about the historical, economic, and political factors that have led to the crises in Haiti, Congo, and Sudan, shed light on the US's response, and hear first-hand accounts from forcibly displaced people.
06/22/2024
Join us for in the area! Meet our Delegate for Oregon Olivé Bukuru, and our friends at Colorful Myanmar.
Sunday, June 23rd
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Vancouver Regional Park
6801 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA
06/21/2024
Come celebrate this Saturday in Salt Lake City, UT!
Meet Refugee Congress Delegate for Utah Atem Aleu and our Membership Engagement and Leadership Development Manager Ali Aljundi, along with our friends at the Utah Refugee Services!
June 22, 2024
1:00 pm MDT
Big Cottonwood Regional Park - 4300 S 1300 E, Millcreek, UT
Free family fun, entertainment, international cuisine, global market and more!
06/21/2024
, it's time to celebrate with you!
Meet Refugee Congress Delegate for Louisiana Sharon Njie and our friends at Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. - Baton Rouge Delta Alumnae Chapter, LSU School of Social Work, National Partnership for New Americans, We Are All America, Together Baton Rouge!
June 22, 2024
2:00 - 6:30 pm CDT
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