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Protecting Welcome
Church World Service works alongside our supporters to make sure Congress and the White House do what’s right. Without you, real change isn’t possible. Through your calls to action, we make a difference for those who need it most and ensure we live up to our promise as a nation.
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Contact Sina Naseri to learn more about our work and learn how you can join in on refugee and immigrant advocacy work in the Triangle area.
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Take Action: Stop Collective Punishment of Refugees and Asylum Seekers After Tragic Shooting
In the days following the November 26 shooting of two members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C. by an Afghan asylee, the Trump administration immediately pursued a campaign of collective punishment. The administration has started to implement a sweeping immigration crackdown with massive implications for Afghans, refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants both abroad and here in the U.S. CWS …
TAKE ACTION: Stand With Refugees as Trump Sets Record Low Resettlement Goal, Targets Those Who Have Already Resettled to the U.S.
On November 24, Reuters reported on an internal U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) memo that ordered a “review and re-interview” of all refugees who entered via the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program under the Biden administration. The review, which would impact over 200,000 refugees who resettled in the U.S. between January 20, 2021 and February 20, 2025 — would reportedly …
TAKE ACTION: Urge U.S. Officials to Hold the Israeli Government and Hamas Accountable to Their Ceasefire Commitments and Ensure Gazans Can Access Lifesaving Aid
Israel and Hamas agreed to the initial phases of a 20-point ceasefire plan on October 9, 2025 following two years in which Israeli forces killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and Hamas held dozens of hostages in captivity. Despite the ceasefire agreement, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues. Since agreeing to the ceasefire, the Israeli military has killed over 280 …
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Refugee Council USA
RCUSA promotes efforts to protect and welcome refugees, asylees, asylum-seekers, and other forcibly displaced populations.
RCUSA is a diverse coalition advocating for just and humane laws and policies, and the promotion of dialogue and communication among government, civil society, and those who need protection and welcome.
