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LIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
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Harrowing experience for immigrant women means challenging path to American dream
On a small island off the coast of Lower Manhattan, a statue stands as a testament to the promise of the American dream. It’s not the towering Statue of Liberty – Mother of Exiles – but rather the likeness of Annie Moore, an Irish teenager who etched her name into history as the first immigrant to step onto U.S. soil through Ellis Island in 1892.
April 2, 2024
Overcoming Poverty and Raising Wages: “New American Cities” Workforce Development Program
Global Refuge and Yoga Alliance will establish a pilot program that will incorporate yoga to help refugees and immigrants heal from the emotional trauma they experienced on their journeys to the United States.
November 20, 2023
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Donates $15 Million to Global Refuge
Global Refuge announced today it received a $15 million gift from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
November 14, 2022
Global Refuge Launches Baltimore Welcome Center
Global Refuge opened its newest Welcome Center in Baltimore with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Inner Harbor headquarters on June 13.
June 16, 2023
Explore the Democratic Republic of Congo
Learn about the history of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Explore the culture through worship, food, and music, and learn more about Global Refuge’ work through the story of the Ashimwe family.
Biden administration details new immigration measures for the end of Title 42
The Biden administration announced its new immigration plan in anticipation of the May 11 termination of Title 42.
April 27, 2023
Biden Administration to Allow Afghan Evacuees to Renew Temporary Parole Protections
The Biden administration will reportedly allow tens of thousands of Afghans evacuated to the U.S. to apply to stay and work in the country legally for at least another two years
May 1, 2023
Global Refuge Statement on Presidential Memo Excluding Undocumented People from U.S. Census
On July 21, President Trump issued a Memorandum which will exclude undocumented people from the United States census.
July 21, 2020
Faith-Based Groups Launch Comment Campaign to Oppose Biden Administration Asylum Ban
Global Refuge and its partners in the Interfaith Immigration Coalition have launched a new public comment campaign to mobilize opposition to the Biden administration’s proposed asylum ban.
March 16, 2023
Global Refuge Welcomes DACA Decision from the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled today that the Trump administration’s move to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program violated federal law.
June 18, 2020