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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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They’re not missing. They’ve been disappeared. Witness the truth. Say their names. 🔗 DisappearedInAmerica.org #DisappearedInAmerica

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🚨 USCIS just quietly rescinded its only guidance on statelessness. Now there’s: 🔹 No definition 🔹 No ID process 🔹 No pathway to protection 200K+ ppl are left in limbo. We urge USCIS to reinstate guidance + Congress to pass the #StatelessProtectionAct. Full statement in bio.

🚨 USCIS just quietly rescinded its only guidance on statelessness. Now there’s:
🔹 No definition
🔹 No ID process
🔹 No pathway to protection
200K+ ppl are left in limbo. We urge USCIS to reinstate guidance + Congress to pass the #StatelessProtectionAct.
 Full statement in bio.
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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…

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In a time when so much feels out of our control, we can still choose to show up for each other. Every small act of welcome can make our communities stronger, safer, & more connected. ✍️Sign the #WeWillWelcome pledge & do one small act of welcome! bit.ly/WelcomingPledge

In a time when so much feels out of our control, we can still choose to show up for each other. Every small act of welcome can make our communities stronger, safer, & more connected.
✍️Sign the #WeWillWelcome pledge & do one small act of welcome!
bit.ly/WelcomingPledge
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📣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…

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✨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

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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…

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Bahati Kanyamanza, #RefugeeStorytellersCollective & IRAP, shared his story & perspective during Refugee Council USA's Advocacy Days: “Now, as a U.S. citizen, I call on our government to reinstate refugee admissions & lead with humanity once again.” rcusa.org/news-and-media…

Bahati Kanyamanza, #RefugeeStorytellersCollective &amp; <a href="/IRAP/">IRAP</a>, shared his story &amp; perspective during <a href="/RCUSA_DC/">Refugee Council USA</a>'s Advocacy Days:
“Now, as a U.S. citizen, I call on our government to reinstate refugee admissions &amp; lead with humanity once again.”
rcusa.org/news-and-media…
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Everyone deserves a safe place to live & a safe way to get there — no matter where they’re from. Urge your elected officials to reject the discriminatory travel ban & defend our values of welcome for all 👉 tr.ee/mSHPjsmCGz Learn more from IRAP 👉 refugeerights.org/news-resources…

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"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-…

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In a time when so much feels out of our control, we can still choose to show up for each other. Every small act of welcome can make our communities stronger, safer, and more connected. ✅Sign the #WeWillWelcome pledge: bit.ly/WelcomingPledge 🤝Do one small act of welcome.

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🌟The #RefugeeStorytellersCollective hosted its second annual Storytellers Summit! Nearly 30 members came together to build community, discuss issues that directly impact newcomers & learn how to create change with their stories. Learn more⬇️ refugeestorytellerscollective.org

🌟The #RefugeeStorytellersCollective hosted its second annual Storytellers Summit!
Nearly 30 members came together to build community, discuss issues that directly impact newcomers &amp; learn how to create change with their stories.
Learn more⬇️
refugeestorytellerscollective.org
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🗓️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…

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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

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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

The Lab was proud to join 400 advocates, including 150 refugee &amp; immigrant leaders, during <a href="/RCUSA_DC/">Refugee Council USA</a>’s Advocacy Days!
Together, we’ll continue to call on Congress to support pro-refugee, pro-asylum, &amp; pro-protection policies. Let's shape a more welcoming future.
#WeWillWelcome
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📣NEW PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT! The Lab is thrilled to welcome ECDC to the Lab network! Is your organization doing work to ensure the U.S. is a champion for people who are forcibly displaced? Learn more about how to join the Lab here: refugeeadvocacylab.org/field-building…

📣NEW PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT! The Lab is thrilled to welcome <a href="/ECDCUS/">ECDC</a> to the Lab network!
Is your organization doing work to ensure the U.S. is a champion for people who are forcibly displaced? Learn more about how to join the Lab here:  refugeeadvocacylab.org/field-building…
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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…

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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/…