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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.  

The Latest from Global Refuge

  • 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 · Refugee Resettlement

January 15, 2020

Federal Judge Grants Global Refuge’ Motion to Block Executive Order on Refugee Resettlement

A federal judge issued an injunction against a Trump administration executive order requiring state and local governments to issue explicit consent in order to continue refugee resettlement.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

January 10, 2020

Global Refuge Statement on Texas Decision to Opt Out of Refugee Resettlement

Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, president and CEO of Global Refuge, responds to Governor Abbott's decision to block refugee resettlement in Texas.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

January 2, 2020

Latest Developments on Refugee Resettlement Consent

As a result of the Trump administration's recent executive order allowing states and localities to block refugee resettlement, Global Refuge has engaged communities to obtain consent for continued resettlement. 

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

November 20, 2019

LIRS, CWS and HIAS File Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Executive Order Allowing States and Localities to Block Refugee Resettlement

Today, three refugee resettlement agencies challenged President Trump’s recent executive order giving state and local officials authority to block refugee resettlement in their jurisdictions.

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Press Release

November 13, 2019

Global Refuge Launches Fifth Annual “Hope for the Holidays” Campaign

In an effort to bring hope and light to thousands of detained migrants in the United States, Global Refuge has launched its fifth-annual Hope for the Holidays campaign.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

November 13, 2019

Global Refuge Condemns DHS Proposal to Limit Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers

On November 14, the DHS published a rule proposal in the Federal Register that will make it much more difficult for asylum seekers to apply for and obtain employment authorization in the United States.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

November 3, 2019

Global Refuge Profoundly Disappointed by Record-Low Refugee Admissions Ceiling

President Trump has signed the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for FY2020, setting the annual admissions ceiling for refugees at 18,000

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News · Community Engagement

October 7, 2019

Webinar: Hope for the Holidays 2019

Hundreds of children and families will be spending the holiday behind bars because they crossed the United States border seeking protection.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

September 26, 2019

Global Refuge Deeply Disturbed by Proposed Record-Low Refugee Admissions in FY2020

The Trump Administration today announced its intention to set the annual admissions ceiling for refugees at 18,000 for 2020

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