Refugee Congress
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“When I raised my hand and took the oath of allegiance, I did believe… the promise that I belonged,” explained Dauda Sesay, Refugee Congress Board Chair and founding member of LORI.
Read more: https://apnews.com/article/naturalized-citizens-immigration-fears-116b8bb3dd4444abf4bdcbc266bed48c
Read more: https://apnews.com/article/naturalized-citizens-immigration-fears-116b8bb3dd4444abf4bdcbc266bed48c
Naturalized US citizens thought they were safe. Trump's immigration policies are shaking that belief
As Trump reshapes immigration and the nation’s relationship with immigrants, some naturalized citizens are wondering if the country they made a commitment to when they took the oath of citizenship is ...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
“When I raised my hand and took the oath of allegiance, I did believe… the promise that I belonged,” explained Dauda Sesay, Refugee Congress Board Chair and founding member of LORI.
Read more: https://apnews.com/article/naturalized-citizens-immigration-fears-116b8bb3dd4444abf4bdcbc266bed48c
Read more: https://apnews.com/article/naturalized-citizens-immigration-fears-116b8bb3dd4444abf4bdcbc266bed48c
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“When I raised my hand & took the oath of allegiance I did believe that moment the promise that I belonged," Dauda Sesay, @refugeecongress.bsky.social & #RefugeeStorytellersCollective, told @apnews.com
Dauda now worries that immigration policy shifts will affect this oath.
Dauda now worries that immigration policy shifts will affect this oath.
Naturalized US citizens thought they were safe. Trump's immigration policies are shaking that belief
As Trump reshapes immigration and the nation’s relationship with immigrants, some naturalized citizens are wondering if the country they made a commitment to when they took the oath of citizenship is…
apnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
“When I raised my hand & took the oath of allegiance I did believe that moment the promise that I belonged," Dauda Sesay, @refugeecongress.bsky.social & #RefugeeStorytellersCollective, told @apnews.com
Dauda now worries that immigration policy shifts will affect this oath.
Dauda now worries that immigration policy shifts will affect this oath.
BREAKING NEWS: Refugee Congress decries the administration for a move to reinterview rigorously vetted resettled refugees. Read more: https://refugeecongress.org/news-updates/refugee-congress-decries-administration-for-move-to-reinterview-rigorously-vetted-resettled-refugees
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Refugee Congress decries the administration for a move to reinterview rigorously vetted resettled refugees. Read more: https://refugeecongress.org/news-updates/refugee-congress-decries-administration-for-move-to-reinterview-rigorously-vetted-resettled-refugees
Final chance to apply for the National Young Adult Leadership Council!
Submit your application by 11:59PM PT: www.refugeecongress.org/nrllec
Questions? Email us: nrllec@refugeecongress.org
Submit your application by 11:59PM PT: www.refugeecongress.org/nrllec
Questions? Email us: nrllec@refugeecongress.org
November 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Final chance to apply for the National Young Adult Leadership Council!
Submit your application by 11:59PM PT: www.refugeecongress.org/nrllec
Questions? Email us: nrllec@refugeecongress.org
Submit your application by 11:59PM PT: www.refugeecongress.org/nrllec
Questions? Email us: nrllec@refugeecongress.org
As the gov reopens, Refugee Congress askes members of Congress to, in good faith, consult w/the admin: https://refugeecongress.org/news-updates/refugee-congress-urges-immediate-congressional-action-to-restore-refugee-admissions-goal-to-historic-norms-and-prioritize-welcoming-the-most-vulnerable
November 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
As the gov reopens, Refugee Congress askes members of Congress to, in good faith, consult w/the admin: https://refugeecongress.org/news-updates/refugee-congress-urges-immediate-congressional-action-to-restore-refugee-admissions-goal-to-historic-norms-and-prioritize-welcoming-the-most-vulnerable
DEADLINE EXTENDED for the National Young Adult Leadership Council (NYALC)!
NYALC provides leadership development opportunities for young adult newcomers (ages 18-24) who have experienced forced displacement.
Submit your application here: www.refugeecongress.org/nrllec
NYALC provides leadership development opportunities for young adult newcomers (ages 18-24) who have experienced forced displacement.
Submit your application here: www.refugeecongress.org/nrllec
November 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
DEADLINE EXTENDED for the National Young Adult Leadership Council (NYALC)!
NYALC provides leadership development opportunities for young adult newcomers (ages 18-24) who have experienced forced displacement.
Submit your application here: www.refugeecongress.org/nrllec
NYALC provides leadership development opportunities for young adult newcomers (ages 18-24) who have experienced forced displacement.
Submit your application here: www.refugeecongress.org/nrllec
BREAKING NEWS: Refugee Congress condemns federal administration's FY 2026 refugee cap of just 7,500.
Read our full statement: https://refugeecongress.org/news-updates/refugee-congress-condemns-historic-low-refugee-admissions-cap-and-discriminatory-prioritization-that-abandons-the-most-vulnerable
Read our full statement: https://refugeecongress.org/news-updates/refugee-congress-condemns-historic-low-refugee-admissions-cap-and-discriminatory-prioritization-that-abandons-the-most-vulnerable
October 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Refugee Congress condemns federal administration's FY 2026 refugee cap of just 7,500.
Read our full statement: https://refugeecongress.org/news-updates/refugee-congress-condemns-historic-low-refugee-admissions-cap-and-discriminatory-prioritization-that-abandons-the-most-vulnerable
Read our full statement: https://refugeecongress.org/news-updates/refugee-congress-condemns-historic-low-refugee-admissions-cap-and-discriminatory-prioritization-that-abandons-the-most-vulnerable
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📣NEW LANGUAGES: The Lab, #RefugeeStorytellersCollective & @refugeecongress.bsky.social have translated our storytelling guide into Arabic, Creole, French, and Spanish.
🌟Are you looking to begin your storytelling journey? Read the guide!
www.refugeeadvocacylab.org/resources/bu...
🌟Are you looking to begin your storytelling journey? Read the guide!
www.refugeeadvocacylab.org/resources/bu...
July 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
📣NEW LANGUAGES: The Lab, #RefugeeStorytellersCollective & @refugeecongress.bsky.social have translated our storytelling guide into Arabic, Creole, French, and Spanish.
🌟Are you looking to begin your storytelling journey? Read the guide!
www.refugeeadvocacylab.org/resources/bu...
🌟Are you looking to begin your storytelling journey? Read the guide!
www.refugeeadvocacylab.org/resources/bu...
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Everyone has a voice - the #FreedomToSpeak. It’s up to us to decide how we want to use it.
#AdvocacyDays are a great way to use your voice, share your story & keep our communities welcoming.
Register now to @weareallusa this September: bit.ly/advocacy2025
#WeWillWelcome
#AdvocacyDays are a great way to use your voice, share your story & keep our communities welcoming.
Register now to @weareallusa this September: bit.ly/advocacy2025
#WeWillWelcome
July 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Everyone has a voice - the #FreedomToSpeak. It’s up to us to decide how we want to use it.
#AdvocacyDays are a great way to use your voice, share your story & keep our communities welcoming.
Register now to @weareallusa this September: bit.ly/advocacy2025
#WeWillWelcome
#AdvocacyDays are a great way to use your voice, share your story & keep our communities welcoming.
Register now to @weareallusa this September: bit.ly/advocacy2025
#WeWillWelcome
Everyone, regardless of where they come from, wants the #FreedomToThrive.
Pyae reflects on the ways he’s thrived since Oregon became his new home.
But this goes beyond just the economy - newcomers make our communities better & stronger in immeasurable ways.
#WeWillWelcome
Pyae reflects on the ways he’s thrived since Oregon became his new home.
But this goes beyond just the economy - newcomers make our communities better & stronger in immeasurable ways.
#WeWillWelcome
July 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Everyone, regardless of where they come from, wants the #FreedomToThrive.
Pyae reflects on the ways he’s thrived since Oregon became his new home.
But this goes beyond just the economy - newcomers make our communities better & stronger in immeasurable ways.
#WeWillWelcome
Pyae reflects on the ways he’s thrived since Oregon became his new home.
But this goes beyond just the economy - newcomers make our communities better & stronger in immeasurable ways.
#WeWillWelcome
Kim & Kevenson's story of friendship & family embodies the #FreedomToWelcome.
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wf-...
Today, they are both proud Texans, but the recent attacks on humanitarian parole has them living in limbo.
Take action now to #LetThemStay: www.refugeesinternational.org/let-them-stay/
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wf-...
Today, they are both proud Texans, but the recent attacks on humanitarian parole has them living in limbo.
Take action now to #LetThemStay: www.refugeesinternational.org/let-them-stay/
Kim's Story in Texas: Let Them Stay
YouTube video by Refugees International
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July 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Kim & Kevenson's story of friendship & family embodies the #FreedomToWelcome.
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wf-...
Today, they are both proud Texans, but the recent attacks on humanitarian parole has them living in limbo.
Take action now to #LetThemStay: www.refugeesinternational.org/let-them-stay/
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wf-...
Today, they are both proud Texans, but the recent attacks on humanitarian parole has them living in limbo.
Take action now to #LetThemStay: www.refugeesinternational.org/let-them-stay/
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Across generations, we’ve come together to create a better life for ourselves & our families. Accessing education is one way Kateryna, Anita, & Claudia have done just that.
Together we can make communities where everyone has the #FreedomToLearn, grow & thrive.
#WeWillWelcome
Together we can make communities where everyone has the #FreedomToLearn, grow & thrive.
#WeWillWelcome
July 15, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Across generations, we’ve come together to create a better life for ourselves & our families. Accessing education is one way Kateryna, Anita, & Claudia have done just that.
Together we can make communities where everyone has the #FreedomToLearn, grow & thrive.
#WeWillWelcome
Together we can make communities where everyone has the #FreedomToLearn, grow & thrive.
#WeWillWelcome
Join us this week for a Week of Action!
We pledge to build inclusive, safe, and resilient communities because we have the Freedom to Welcome. Let's express it together!
#WeWillWelcome
bit.ly/WelcomingPledge
We pledge to build inclusive, safe, and resilient communities because we have the Freedom to Welcome. Let's express it together!
#WeWillWelcome
bit.ly/WelcomingPledge
We have the freedom to welcome - let’s express it together.
Join us July 14th through the 18th for a Week of Action by pledging your commitment to building inclusive, safe, and resilient communities. Add your name today.
#WeWillWelcome
bit.ly/WelcomingPle...
Join us July 14th through the 18th for a Week of Action by pledging your commitment to building inclusive, safe, and resilient communities. Add your name today.
#WeWillWelcome
bit.ly/WelcomingPle...
July 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Join us this week for a Week of Action!
We pledge to build inclusive, safe, and resilient communities because we have the Freedom to Welcome. Let's express it together!
#WeWillWelcome
bit.ly/WelcomingPledge
We pledge to build inclusive, safe, and resilient communities because we have the Freedom to Welcome. Let's express it together!
#WeWillWelcome
bit.ly/WelcomingPledge
We are proud to have been part of #30YearsCRCP last week, hosted by @unhcr.org. As global displacement breaks new records, our response cannot fall behind. Collective action can make a real difference in the lives of refugees and their families.
June 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
We are proud to have been part of #30YearsCRCP last week, hosted by @unhcr.org. As global displacement breaks new records, our response cannot fall behind. Collective action can make a real difference in the lives of refugees and their families.
Now more than ever, how we act defines us. By signing the #WeWillWelcome Pledge, you join others to create a community where everyone feels safe and valued. Will you take the step with us?
✅ Take the pledge: lnkd.in/gAi_dc_C
🤝 Do one small act of welcome
📢 Share it with others to spread the word
✅ Take the pledge: lnkd.in/gAi_dc_C
🤝 Do one small act of welcome
📢 Share it with others to spread the word
June 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Now more than ever, how we act defines us. By signing the #WeWillWelcome Pledge, you join others to create a community where everyone feels safe and valued. Will you take the step with us?
✅ Take the pledge: lnkd.in/gAi_dc_C
🤝 Do one small act of welcome
📢 Share it with others to spread the word
✅ Take the pledge: lnkd.in/gAi_dc_C
🤝 Do one small act of welcome
📢 Share it with others to spread the word
👉🏼 ICYMI: Honorary Delegate Myra Dahgaypaw shares an impactful reflection for #WorldRefugeeDay on our blog.
Read more: refugeecongress.org/news-updates...
Read more: refugeecongress.org/news-updates...
June 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
👉🏼 ICYMI: Honorary Delegate Myra Dahgaypaw shares an impactful reflection for #WorldRefugeeDay on our blog.
Read more: refugeecongress.org/news-updates...
Read more: refugeecongress.org/news-updates...
Applications for Cohort 9 of WeaveTales #NewAmericanSpeakersProgram are now OPEN
👉 The NASP empowers refugees to share their stories and experiences through public speaking in a way that inspires, educates, and creates change.
Apply Now: bit.ly/Cohort-9
👉 The NASP empowers refugees to share their stories and experiences through public speaking in a way that inspires, educates, and creates change.
Apply Now: bit.ly/Cohort-9
June 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Applications for Cohort 9 of WeaveTales #NewAmericanSpeakersProgram are now OPEN
👉 The NASP empowers refugees to share their stories and experiences through public speaking in a way that inspires, educates, and creates change.
Apply Now: bit.ly/Cohort-9
👉 The NASP empowers refugees to share their stories and experiences through public speaking in a way that inspires, educates, and creates change.
Apply Now: bit.ly/Cohort-9
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🚨Join us! Tuesday, June 24 at 1:00 PM ET
For a webinar discussing the recent actions by the administration impacting #InternationalStudents and campuses.
We will discuss the #TravelBan, the pause in #Visa interviews, visa revocations, and other policy actions.
@nafsa-official.bsky.social @fwd.us
For a webinar discussing the recent actions by the administration impacting #InternationalStudents and campuses.
We will discuss the #TravelBan, the pause in #Visa interviews, visa revocations, and other policy actions.
@nafsa-official.bsky.social @fwd.us
June 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
🚨Join us! Tuesday, June 24 at 1:00 PM ET
For a webinar discussing the recent actions by the administration impacting #InternationalStudents and campuses.
We will discuss the #TravelBan, the pause in #Visa interviews, visa revocations, and other policy actions.
@nafsa-official.bsky.social @fwd.us
For a webinar discussing the recent actions by the administration impacting #InternationalStudents and campuses.
We will discuss the #TravelBan, the pause in #Visa interviews, visa revocations, and other policy actions.
@nafsa-official.bsky.social @fwd.us
The power to create change is in our hands. One act of welcome, one open door, one kind word. That’s how thriving, safe, and inclusive communities begin. 🤝 Take the #WeWillWelcome pledge to build a world where everyone feels like they belong: bit.ly/WelcomingPledge
June 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The power to create change is in our hands. One act of welcome, one open door, one kind word. That’s how thriving, safe, and inclusive communities begin. 🤝 Take the #WeWillWelcome pledge to build a world where everyone feels like they belong: bit.ly/WelcomingPledge
Today is #WorldRefugeeDay! We honor refugees and all forcibly displaced people, and stand alongside our communities and partners in recognizing the human value of each person seeking safety.
Read more: refugeecongress.org/news-updates...
Read more: refugeecongress.org/news-updates...
June 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Today is #WorldRefugeeDay! We honor refugees and all forcibly displaced people, and stand alongside our communities and partners in recognizing the human value of each person seeking safety.
Read more: refugeecongress.org/news-updates...
Read more: refugeecongress.org/news-updates...
“USRAP opens doors that would have otherwise remained closed, and I’ve dedicated my life to making sure that those doors stay open for others as well." - Aisha Koroma, Delegate for DC.
Read more about the call for restarting refugee resettlement in the US: refugeecongress.org/news-updates...
Read more about the call for restarting refugee resettlement in the US: refugeecongress.org/news-updates...
National Leaders Call for Immediate Restart of Refugee Resettlement Program — Refugee Congress
“USRAP opens doors that would have otherwise remained closed, and I’ve dedicated my life to making sure that those doors stay open for others as well,” said Aisha Koroma, Refugee Congress Delegate fo...
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April 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
“USRAP opens doors that would have otherwise remained closed, and I’ve dedicated my life to making sure that those doors stay open for others as well." - Aisha Koroma, Delegate for DC.
Read more about the call for restarting refugee resettlement in the US: refugeecongress.org/news-updates...
Read more about the call for restarting refugee resettlement in the US: refugeecongress.org/news-updates...
Celebrating Easter with #RefugeeStorytellersCollective members.
While they recreate the holiday traditions they grew up with, they also blend in new customs that reflect their current lives in the U.S.
Explore their reflections👇
www.refugeestorytellerscollective.org/stories/wc1t...
While they recreate the holiday traditions they grew up with, they also blend in new customs that reflect their current lives in the U.S.
Explore their reflections👇
www.refugeestorytellerscollective.org/stories/wc1t...
New Traditions, Same Spirit: Collective Members Celebrate Easter in Diaspora — Refugee Storytellers Collective
For millions of Christians around the world, Easter is a time of renewal and joyous celebration. It marks not only the rebirth of Jesus Christ, but a spiritual and emotional rebirth that comes a...
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April 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Celebrating Easter with #RefugeeStorytellersCollective members.
While they recreate the holiday traditions they grew up with, they also blend in new customs that reflect their current lives in the U.S.
Explore their reflections👇
www.refugeestorytellerscollective.org/stories/wc1t...
While they recreate the holiday traditions they grew up with, they also blend in new customs that reflect their current lives in the U.S.
Explore their reflections👇
www.refugeestorytellerscollective.org/stories/wc1t...
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Refugee Council USA mourns the passing of Pope Francis, a tireless and compassionate advocate for all migrants.
Read RCUSA's full statement here: rcusa.org/rcusa-statem...
Read RCUSA's full statement here: rcusa.org/rcusa-statem...
April 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Refugee Council USA mourns the passing of Pope Francis, a tireless and compassionate advocate for all migrants.
Read RCUSA's full statement here: rcusa.org/rcusa-statem...
Read RCUSA's full statement here: rcusa.org/rcusa-statem...
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Kamila, a talented cook from Afghanistan, resettled in Vermont. With support from the ECDC Multicultural Community Center, "Kamila’s Kitchen Vermont" enriches the local culture while demonstrating the resilience of refugees.
www.ecdcus.org/spicing-up-v...
#WeWillWelcome
www.ecdcus.org/spicing-up-v...
#WeWillWelcome
April 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Kamila, a talented cook from Afghanistan, resettled in Vermont. With support from the ECDC Multicultural Community Center, "Kamila’s Kitchen Vermont" enriches the local culture while demonstrating the resilience of refugees.
www.ecdcus.org/spicing-up-v...
#WeWillWelcome
www.ecdcus.org/spicing-up-v...
#WeWillWelcome
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Eid Mubarak!☪️ For many Muslims, faith, food & generosity offer comfort - reminding us that kindness & community are at the heart of Ramadan. Read on for a glimpse into different Refugee Storytellers Collective members' faith traditions:
www.refugeestorytellerscollective.org/stories/rama...
www.refugeestorytellerscollective.org/stories/rama...
April 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Eid Mubarak!☪️ For many Muslims, faith, food & generosity offer comfort - reminding us that kindness & community are at the heart of Ramadan. Read on for a glimpse into different Refugee Storytellers Collective members' faith traditions:
www.refugeestorytellerscollective.org/stories/rama...
www.refugeestorytellerscollective.org/stories/rama...