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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.  

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  • News

    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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  • News

    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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Press Release · Community Engagement

December 16, 2020

Global Refuge Holiday Campaign Supports Migrant Families and ICE Detainees

In an effort to bring hope to thousands of migrants in the United States, Global Refuge is running its sixth-annual Hope for the Holidays campaign.

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News · Outreach

December 8, 2020

Re-Introducing Global RefugeConnect

On December 7, Global Refuge officially relaunched Global RefugeConnect, a space for Global Refuge to share news and resources with our community.

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Event · Immigration and Asylum

November 25, 2020

Beyond Borders and Barriers: Creating an Equitable World for Migrant Women and Girls

Please join Global Refuge for Beyond Borders and Barriers: Creating an Equitable World for Migrant Women and Girls.

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Event · Immigration and Asylum

November 17, 2020

Event: What’s Next? The Future of Immigration Policy – 2021 and Beyond

We invite you to join our virtual Congressional briefing on December 3rd at 1:00pm EST, What’s Next? The Future of Immigration Policy – 2021 and Beyond.

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News · Community Engagement

November 9, 2020

Global Refuge Culture Kitchen

Global Refuge is thrilled to introduce our new virtual cooking series, Global Refuge Culture Kitchen!

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Press Release

November 9, 2020

Statement: 2020 Presidential Election Results

The Associated Press projects that former Vice President Joe Biden has secured more than 270 Electoral College votes, clinching victory in the 2020 Presidential Election.

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News · Immigration and Asylum

November 4, 2020

What’s Next? The Future of Immigration Policy – 2021 and Beyond

We invite you to join our virtual Congressional briefing, What’s Next? The Future of Immigration Policy – 2021 and Beyond

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

October 28, 2020

Trump Administration Signs Lowest Refugee Admissions in American History

The Trump administration signed its annual Presidential Determination on refugee admissions just after midnight on Wednesday, October 28, committing to resettle just 15,000 individuals in Fiscal Year 2021

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News

October 16, 2020

Event: God, Migration, and the Climate Crisis

Where does faith fit into the understanding of climate change and humanity’s role in it? How can faith communities mobilize to help those affected by climate displacement?

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