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LIRS is now Global Refuge.

Welcoming newcomers since 1939.

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Raise your voice alongside those seeking safety

Join our advocacy efforts to support just, humane policy

Our advocacy priorities are guided by our mission and informed by immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

We work to bring attention to critical issues and demand actions from our government leaders, legislative offices, and administration officials. We depend on our faith partners, network affiliates, coalitions, and immigrant leaders to support and amplify our voices.

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Global Refuge Advocacy Alerts

Stay abreast of advocacy priorities that support those we serve. See all of our advocacy opportunities and take action!

Global Refuge Advocacy Alerts

2024 Policy Priorities

  • Build the Refugee Resettlement System

    Strengthen the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program’s (USRAP) capacity to welcome and integrate refugees.

  • Protect Unaccompanied Children

    Secure the protection and welfare of unaccompanied children and increase efforts to reunify and strengthen immigrant families.

  • Strengthen and Lift Up Newcomers’ Economic and Civic Integration

    Strengthen the economic integration of immigrants and refugees and encourage and broaden citizenship as legally available.

  • Provide Protection Pathways Vulnerable Populations

    Provide protection pathways for persons with permanent and short-term needs, including Special Immigrant Visa (SIVS) holders, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), parolees, and those displaced by climate

  • Promote Humanitarian Values and Human Dignity

    Safeguard access to asylum and expand community-based programming to ensure asylum seekers are treated with dignity and comply with their immigration proceedings.

Take Action

  • 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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  • Advocacy · Family Reunification

    March 26, 2019

    One Year Later…Families Are STILL Being Separated

    Nearly one year ago, on April 6, the Administration rolled out their zero-tolerance policy, which codified the practice of family separation.

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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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  • Press Release

    August 14, 2024

    Global Refuge receives grant from Truist Foundation supporting New American Lending

    Global Refuge today announced it received a two-year, $1 million grant from Truist Foundation supporting New American Lending, an economic empowerment initiative.

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