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Protecting Welcome
Church World Service works alongside our supporters to make sure Congress and the White House do what’s right. Without you, real change isn’t possible. Through your calls to action, we make a difference for those who need it most and ensure we live up to our promise as a nation.
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Please reach out to our Community Organizer, Yathrip Abdelgadir, to learn more about our Community Organizing activities and join in on refugee and immigrant advocacy work in the Triad area.
TAKE ACTION: Urge Governor Newsom to Expand Needed Services for California Refugees and the Communities that Welcome Them
The California State Legislature recently passed vital legislation that would expand needed support and services for refugees and the California communities that welcome them. The bill has arrived on Governor Newsom’s desk, where he has until Monday, September 30th to decide whether to sign it into law or issue a veto. Senate Bill 85 – Immigration: Case Management and Social …
TAKE ACTION: Urge U.S. Officials to Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza, Support Humanitarian Aid, and Protect Civilian Life
For decades, Palestinians have lived under occupation, facing violence, human rights abuses, systematic violations of international humanitarian law, and denial of their right to self-determination. Now, in the aftermath of the horrendous October 7th Hamas attack against Israel, Gazans have been subjected to one of the most lethal conflicts in the 21st century. As of September 18th, 1.9 million people …
Take Action: Urge Congress to Protect and Support Those Displaced By Climate Change
According to the UN Refugee Agency, over 120 million individuals have been displaced from their homes around the world, more than at any other time in human history. An increasingly significant factor in the displacement of people around the world is the prevalence of climate disasters and ongoing environmental change. In 2022, there were 33 million displacements globally that were …
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Refugee Council USA
RCUSA promotes efforts to protect and welcome refugees, asylees, asylum-seekers, and other forcibly displaced populations.
RCUSA is a diverse coalition advocating for just and humane laws and policies, and the promotion of dialogue and communication among government, civil society, and those who need protection and welcome.
