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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 · Immigration and Asylum

August 9, 2019

Global Refuge Statement on ICE Raids in Mississippi

Global Refuge strongly condemns the recent ICE raids in Mississippi, leading once more to hundreds of children being separated from parents and guardians.

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News · Family Reunification

August 1, 2019

Global Refuge CEO Testifies to Congress On Behalf of Migrant Children

Amid widespread reports of negligence, abuse and deaths of migrant children in U.S. detention facilities, Krish O’Mara Vignarajah addressed the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee.

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Press Release · Family Reunification

July 27, 2019

Head of Global Refuge Calls for Immediate End to Ongoing Family Separations

Krish O’Mara Vignarajah addressed the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, calling for immediate action.

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News · Community Engagement

July 19, 2019

Eliminating Refugee Resettlement is an Abdication of Our Moral Leadership

Each fiscal year, the administration sets a ceiling on the number of refugees that may be resettled through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

July 18, 2019

Global Refuge Fiercely Opposes Administration’s Proposal of a Zero-Figure Refugee Ceiling in 2020

Reports emerged that the White House is seriously considering effectively shuttering the U.S. refugee resettlement program by setting the refugee ceiling at zero.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

July 1, 2019

Global Refuge Sees Chilling Impact of Remain in Mexico Policy in NM, Fears Grave Human Consequences

Global Refuge emergency operations in New Mexico report an alarming slowdown in asylum seekers being released from DHS custody.

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Press Release · Empowering Refugees

May 20, 2019

Global Refuge Expands Programming to Address Needs of Migrants amidst Humanitarian Crisis

In light of our renewed emphasis on serving asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants, Global Refuge (Global Refuge) is excited to announce the expansion of our Migrant Services work.

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Press Release · Family Reunification

May 17, 2019

President Touts Immigration Plan that Undermines Families, Ignores Scaling Crisis

The President delivered an address that would dismantle current standards for family reunification and asylum, while failing to offer tangible solutions to the urgent humanitarian crisis at our border.

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Press Release · Empowering Refugees

May 9, 2019

Global Refuge Receives Walmart Grant to Establish Service Sector Pathways Program

Global Refuge announces the establishment of a new program, Service Sector Pathways for New Americans.

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