Naima* arrived in the United States with her husband and three young children, ready to start a new life. A refugee from Somalia, Naima had limited education and resources but hoped her new country would give her the opportunity to find stability and success. And she was more than willing to put forth the effort needed to realize her dreams.
The Latest
-
A Year in Review: How Have Inauguration Day Executive Orders Impacted Refugees and Immigrants?
On his first day back in office, President Trump signed dozens of executive orders on Inauguration Day in 2025, many of them related to immigration. How have these executive orders impacted refugees and immigrants?
Read More -
Statement: Trump Immigration Agenda Has Dismantled Legal Pathways and Humanitarian Protections
One year after the Trump administration launched a sweeping effort to transform U.S. immigration policy, Global Refuge warns the United States government has moved methodically to shutter legal pathways, undermine longstanding humanitarian protections, and make it harder for children and families fleeing danger to find safety through orderly, lawful processes.
Read More -
Operation in Minnesota Targeting Lawfully Admitted Refugees
As many people know, the process of seeking safety in the United States for families forced to flee their homes is extensive and difficult. Refugees admitted to the United States by the government undergo years of processing, in-person interviews, security checks, and medical screenings before setting foot on U.S. soil.
Read More -
Global Refuge Condemns Arrest and Detention of Lawfully Resettled Refugees in Minnesota
Global Refuge strongly condemns the Trump administration’s arrest and detention of lawfully resettled refugees in Minnesota as an unprecedented and deeply alarming escalation.
Read More -
Top 10 Photos of 2025
Global Refuge's Top Ten Photo's of 2025.
Read More