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News

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.  

The Latest from Global Refuge

  • News · Refugee Resettlement

    January 8, 2025

    Six Congregations Unite Under One Mission: To Honor Our Nation’s Promise to Allies

    A group in Maryland called the Interfaith Refugee Ministry formed a Circle of Welcome to sponsor a family in need of immediate resettlement, one of the many allies who had risked everything for the U.S. mission.  

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  • News

    December 20, 2024

    2024 Year in Review: Our Top 10 Photos

    As we reflect on 2024, Global Refuge is grateful for the journey we've shared with the families we serve and the communities that support us along the way. We're excited to share 10 of our favorite photos that capture the spirit of our mission. Each image tells a story of moments that have shaped our work and inspired us all.

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Advocacy

  • Advocacy

    December 20, 2024

    Advocacy in Action: Congress backs Afghan relocation office as part of end-of-year vote on defense bill

    In its annual defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress approved language that authorizes for three years a key U.S. government office that coordinates Afghan relocation and resettlement efforts, CARE.

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  • 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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  • 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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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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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

October 8, 2021

Biden Administration Raises Refugee Cap to 125,000 for FY2022

The White House today announced that President Biden has officially signed the Fiscal Year 2022 “Presidential Determination” on refugee admissions, raising the annual cap to 125,000.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

October 4, 2021

U.S. Resettles Lowest Number of Refugees Ever in Fiscal Year 2021

The U.S. resettled the lowest number of refugees since the creation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) in 1980.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

September 23, 2021

Global Refuge Condemns Treatment of Haitian Migrants and Continued Use of Title 42

Global Refuge strongly opposes the Biden administration’s continued use of the public health order known as Title 42

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