
The Refugee Advocacy Lab
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The Refugee Advocacy Lab is a partnership-powered initiative aimed at advancing the movement for U.S. leadership on refugee protection and inclusion.
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https://www.refugeeadvocacylab.org/ 25-02-2020 14:58:44
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Today Rep. Ted Lieu & Sen. Jeanne Shaheen introduced a resolution with 72 members of Congress recognizing #WorldRefugeeDay. "There has never been a more urgent moment for Congress to reaffirm America's support for refugees." Jeremy Konyndyk Refugees International lieu.house.gov/media-center/p…


📣A provision that reduces barriers to practicing medicine in Minnesota for internationally trained physicians championed by Rep. Mahamoud (Anquam Mahamoud) & Sen. Mann along with the Lab & our partners Center for Victims of Torture was passed by the MN legislature. Learn more⬇️ sahanjournal.com/health/bill-ea…

✨Applications for Cohort 9 of the WeaveTales #NewAmericanSpeakersProgram are OPEN! This program empowers refugees, asylum seekers, & other newcomers to share their experiences through public speaking to inspire, educate, & create change. 🗓 Apply today! bit.ly/Cohort-9

The Lab joined Refugee Council USA & 100+ organizations in condemning the harmful provisions included in the budget reconciliation bill. We urge Congress to reject any legislation that denies access to basic human needs to those we pledged to protect. rcusa.org/news-and-media…



"A smarter immigration system would expand legal pathways for employment — including streamlining work authorization for asylum seekers,” Misty Chally with Critical Labor Coalition tells Washington Reporter. Read more👇 washingtonreporter.news/p/op-ed-misty-…



🗓️TODAY: Join We Are All America at 5pm ET for the next workshop in their Leadership Development Program. Refugee & immigrant leaders will gain a foundational knowledge of the U.S. government political system & practical tools for advocacy & civic engagement. airtable.com/appMzjg8TmmSqy…

This #ImmigrantHeritageMonth, nearly 30 Cities for Action & Cities & Counties for Citizenship (CC4C) mayors & county executives are honoring immigrant & newcomer communities by loudly saying: You belong. See what these elected leaders have to say⬇️ citiesforaction.us/you_belong

The Lab was proud to join 400 advocates, including 150 refugee & immigrant leaders, during Refugee Council USA’s Advocacy Days! Together, we’ll continue to call on Congress to support pro-refugee, pro-asylum, & pro-protection policies. Let's shape a more welcoming future. #WeWillWelcome



Amidst harmful travel bans, #DefendRefuge signatory Mayor Andrew Ginther tells NBC4 Columbus that values of welcome, not division, must lead our policies: “We remain committed to our values, to being a welcoming city & to protecting the well-being & safety of everyone.” nbc4i.com/news/local-new…

20 attorneys general are taking action to defend the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program from the Trump administration’s suspension of the program. NY AG James reminds us that states across the country are prepared & proud to welcome refugees. ag.ny.gov/press-release/…