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Same mission.

LIRS is now Global Refuge.

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April 5, 2024

Harvesting Hope in Fargo

The Latest from Global Refuge

  • News

    July 8, 2024

    Timeline: Our Advocacy for Afghan Allies

    In early 2021, Global Refuge joined veterans’ groups and resettlement agencies to form the Evacuate our Allies coalition, and we advocate for the continued evacuation of at-risk Afghans and the integration of Afghans already in the United States.

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  • News

    May 15, 2024

    Empowering our new neighbors on the journey to healing

    Global Refuge supports refugee and immigrant mental health through holistic programming.

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Advocacy

  • Advocacy · Empowering Refugees

    October 27, 2023

    Global Refuge Delivers Powerful Testimony at Congressional Hearing

    Global Refuge President Krish O'Mara Vignarajah spoke at a Congressional Hearing on refugee resettlement and immigration pathways.

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  • Advocacy · Immigration and Asylum

    September 24, 2023

    DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS for Afghanistan

    Global Refuge commends The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for announcing a redesignation and extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan for 18 months.

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  • Press Release

    August 19, 2024

    Global Refuge urges thoughtful immigration discussion at DNC

    We hope to hear a robust commitment to policies that respect the rights and dignity of immigrants and refugees, prioritize family unity, and reflect the enormous contributions these newcomers make

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  • Press Release

    August 15, 2024

    Afghan anniversary offers opportunity to end uncertainty for Afghans

    Today marks the three-year anniversary of Afghanistan falling under Taliban control and the beginning of the U.S. military withdrawal from the country.

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Event · Immigration and Asylum

November 25, 2020

Beyond Borders and Barriers: Creating an Equitable World for Migrant Women and Girls

Please join Global Refuge for Beyond Borders and Barriers: Creating an Equitable World for Migrant Women and Girls.

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Event · Immigration and Asylum

November 17, 2020

Event: What’s Next? The Future of Immigration Policy – 2021 and Beyond

We invite you to join our virtual Congressional briefing on December 3rd at 1:00pm EST, What’s Next? The Future of Immigration Policy – 2021 and Beyond.

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Event

August 27, 2020

Climate Migration: Understanding Challenges and Generating Solutions

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), an average of 22.5 million people were displaced by climate or weather-related events between 2000-2018. And the numbers keep rising.

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