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October 31, 2024

What’s America’s superpower? Immigration, says Global Refuge’s Krish O’Mara Vignarajah

Global Refuge President & CEO Krish O’Mara Vignarajah recently took the stage at TEDxApex Women in Apex, North Carolina to make the case that the United States owes its preeminence on the global stage to one key asset: immigration.  

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    September 26, 2024

    How to Talk to Your Kids About Immigration

    Learn how to talk to your kids about immigration from Global Refuge.

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    September 26, 2024

    Supporting Empowerment: A Donor’s Story

    "Matt is a proven leader, he understands the economic strength refugees bring to our communities, and he has compassion for welcoming newcomers,” said Jon Buuck, Global Refuge Senior Philanthropic Advisor. “We could not ask for a better partner in the work of welcome.” 

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Advocacy

  • Advocacy · Immigration and Asylum

    October 23, 2024

    What is the CHNV Parole Program?

    The Biden administration opened a new program allowing certain nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to apply for entry to  the U.S. for a temporary stay of up to two years.

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  • Advocacy

    October 17, 2024

    Six Migration and Climate Displacement Takeaways from Climate Week NYC

    The Global Refuge Advocacy team attended the 2024 Climate Week NYC—a massive gathering of practitioners from public policy, philanthropy, the private sector, science, and other disciplines focused on the climate crisis.

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News

  • Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

    November 6, 2024

    Global Refuge Reaffirms Commitment to Refugees and Immigrants as Nation Prepares for New Administration

    In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, Global Refuge remains steadfast in its mission to serve vulnerable immigrant and refugee communities across the United States.

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  • Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

    September 30, 2024

    U.S. Resettles Most Refugees in Three Decades, Maintains FY 2025 Refugee Cap at 125,000

    The White House announced today that President Biden has officially signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Presidential Determination on refugee admissions, maintaining the annual cap at 125,000 refugees.

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January 18, 2022

Global Refuge Commemorates MLK Day 2022 with UN Ambassador, Senator

On Monday, January 18, Global Refuge celebrated the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service with a special visit from U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield and U.S. Senator Mark Warner. 

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News · Refugee Resettlement

January 10, 2022

Video: Meet Our Team | Resettling Afghan Refugees

In November of 2021, Global Refuge opened a brand new office in Northern Virginia to serve newly arrived Afghans. The office has since grown into a mighty team where 90% of staff are themselves Afghan.

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News · Refugee Resettlement

January 3, 2022

Global Refuge on PBS NewsHour | Resettling Afghan Refugees

Global Refuge's President & CEO, Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, joined PBS NewsHour to talk about our work resettling Afghan refugees, including both families and unaccompanied children.

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News · Community Engagement

December 10, 2021

Global Refuge OpEd: How Businesses Can Help Afghan Refugees | Baltimore Sun

Global Refuge has been working around the clock to welcome our new Afghan neighbors, including by offering temporary housing through Airbnb.org while they await permanent housing.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

December 7, 2021

Statement on Restart of “Remain in Mexico” policy

On Thursday, December 2, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as “Remain in Mexico,” would resume the week of December 6.

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Press Release · Community Engagement

November 22, 2021

Global Refuge & TENT Launch Guide to Help Employers Hire Afghan Refugees

Two organizations today are releasing a new guide to enable employers to hire the tens of thousands of Afghans who arrived in the United States over the summer.

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News · Refugee Resettlement

November 2, 2021

Global Refuge on NPR: Afghan Refugee Children | Weekend Edition

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, president and CEO of Global Refuge about how the organization is helping Afghan refugee children resettle in the U.S.

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News

October 22, 2021

Global Refuge OpEd: Protect Afghan Women & Girls | Baltimore Sun

Much has been said about the future of Afghan women and girls once again under Taliban rule in Afghanistan, and for good reason

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

October 21, 2021

Biden Administration Releases Report on Climate Change and Migration

The Biden administration today released a report on climate change and migration.

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