Refugee Congress

National nonpartisan organization built and led by refugees, asylees, and other forcibly displaced people in the USA.

[UNHCR United States @UNHCRUSA]

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.

[Refugee Congress @RefugeeCongress]

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.

[Refugee Congress @RefugeeCongress]

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.

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[The Refugee Advocacy Lab @RefugeeAdvcyLab]

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.
https://t.co/aE7klDMCsK

[Refugee Congress @RefugeeCongress]

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.

[Refugee Council USA @RCUSA_DC]

Andreina Zuluaga is an asylee from Venezuela fighting for the right to work for all asylum seekers. She is a @RefugeeCongress delegate for New Jersey. Read her entire opinion piece here: https://t.co/HYtN1puzXY

[Human Rights First @humanrights1st]

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.

[Refugee Congress @RefugeeCongress]

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

[#WelcomeWithDignity @WelcomeWDignity]

Q2: Can you share an example or a story about a community that has welcomed people seeking safety and opportunity in the United States? How did they demonstrate the values of welcome, compassion, and dignity? #NationalImmigrantsDay

[Refugee Congress @RefugeeCongress]

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

[#WelcomeWithDignity @WelcomeWDignity]

Q1: Can you share your immigration story or a story about a person who migrated to the US who has made a difference in your life, whether big or small. It could be a teacher, caregiver, friend, neighbor, or family member. #NationalImmigrantsDay

[The Refugee Advocacy Lab @RefugeeAdvcyLab]

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
https://t.co/CoOmvMyxVZ

[#WelcomeWithDignity @WelcomeWDignity]

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 https://t.co/6hF4UQBlU4

[The Refugee Advocacy Lab @RefugeeAdvcyLab]

📣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.
https://t.co/5yfEUIgKOo

[Refugee Congress @RefugeeCongress]

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!

[Refugee Congress @RefugeeCongress]

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.

https://t.co/URLB5426cN

[Refugee Congress @RefugeeCongress]

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 👉🏾

[Refugee Congress @RefugeeCongress]

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: https://t.co/9ErOg6jBWK

[Global Refuge @GlobalRefuge]

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:
☎️ https://t.co/fxeYLWlM7E
🚨 https://t.co/DEqEoLQatQ

[Refugee Congress @RefugeeCongress]

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:https://t.co/XFAnBFJSQw

[Refugee Congress @RefugeeCongress]

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

[Refugee Congress @RefugeeCongress]

🚨 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: https://t.co/uLXEdJ4Tm2

[The Refugee Advocacy Lab @RefugeeAdvcyLab]

🗓️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.
https://t.co/NbvKPM96bo