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No matter the country of origin, refugees are welcome.

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Here's the latest news on Afghans who received parole status when they entered the U.S. https://t.co/2FOgdHXFTb

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"Coalition-based, citizen-led movements have emerged to provide longer-term, localized support to ensure refugees transition from culture-shocked newcomers to integrated community members."

Read about RPCVs supporting resettled Afghans: https://t.co/XM1oAHJajy

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Jeff Walsh (RPCV South Africa 16-18) has been in Warsaw, Poland for four weeks of a two month assignment volunteering with Ukranian Refugees in partnership with UNICEF and the Polish Red Cross.

More about his experience on the blog: https://t.co/UhyCwETbhn

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Each year, the US welcomes LGBTQ+ refugees due to persecution because of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or non-conforming sex characteristics.

Making sure these communities have safe, inclusive spaces to seek refuge is essential! #pride2022

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Online Workshop: Uniting for Ukraine Sponsorship
Date: 09 Jun 2022
Time: 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT

https://t.co/hjWsh1kKFL

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"Nath is a trans man, disability rights & LGBTIQ+ activist & former refugee from Rwanda. He left his country in 2010 due to transphobic persecution, including detention &torture, which resulted in his physical disability and mental injury. " Read more: https://t.co/yeA03UOkhm

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Webinar: Preventing Mass Atrocities in Afghanistan

Friday, June 3, 2022 @ 9am EST

https://t.co/bpjLZ3GqhL

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CWS is hiring for PAID positions supporting refugees nationwide! Check out opportunities:

https://t.co/CvPnjtqjKA

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Take Action: Don’t Let Title 42 Become Permanent Border Policy

https://t.co/eFWHMJ618O

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We want to hear YOUR story! Do you or your family have experience as refugees? Do you work or volunteer with a refugee-support organization? Send us a DM with your story, or share with someone who has one.

This is YOUR chance to share YOUR story and ADVOCATE for refugees.

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The Ukrainian Conflict Could Be a Tipping Point for Refugee Protection

https://t.co/kkGa4TT0K5

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Movie Recommendation: Peace By Chocolate

When a Syrian family flees civil war to small-town Canada, the son is torn between his dreams of becoming a doctor &helping his father rebuild his chocolate business. Based on the incredible true story.

https://t.co/HiyqvppWgF

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The RPCV Alliance for Ukraine has just launched an initiative to support Uniting for Ukraine.

Get more info on sponsoring a Ukrainian family here: https://t.co/pZrLGrBYAF

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"American Asylee: When your faith leads you to action, Nothing is impossible" is written by Grace James.

The book tells her story as a Pacific Islander who ends up in an American detention center. The story covers faith, humanitarianism, and the plight of asylees in the US.

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It is essential that the community in the DC-area, mobilize to welcome migrants being bused to DC from Texas by Governor Abbott. 30+ buses have arrived so far, carrying around a thousand people.

Donate from Wishlist: https://t.co/fj3VVsScqD

Volunteer: https://t.co/wHmHNebk7Y

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Help NorCal Peace Corps Association raise $2,000 to support a resettled Afghan Family!

NorCalPCA invites you watch the Sundance Film Festival animated film winner FLEE anytime from May 21st May 22nd.

Register/Donate: https://t.co/c1eYWzMQh1

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ENGin is an organization that connects people who speak English fluently with Ukrainian students from ages 14-30.

There's a minimum of a one hour commitment a week, which you can split into two half hour sessions to spread it out, if you want.

https://t.co/ihlvcePXdy

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The RPCV Alliance for Ukraine has just launched an initiative to support Uniting for Ukraine.

Get more info on sponsoring a Ukrainian family here: https://t.co/pZrLGrknJ7

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Help NorCal Peace Corps Association raise $2,000 to support a resettled Afghan Family!

NorCalPCA invites you watch the Sundance Film Festival animated film winner FLEE anytime from May 21st May 22nd.

Register/Donate: https://t.co/c1eYWzMQh1

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An Afghan refugee risks everything: A tale of danger, hope, courage via @csmonitor https://t.co/He3i9VCFWe