The Refugee Advocacy Lab is a partnership-powered initiative aimed at advancing the movement for U.S. leadership on refugee protection and inclusion.
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"Hundreds of elected officials—from Alaska to Florida, from Maine to Ohio—are showing us how, time and time again, communities across the country stand up and proudly declare they are ready and willing to welcome people seeking safety." refugeeadvocacylab.org/resou…
ALT A quote attributed to Kate Brick from the Refugee Advocacy Lab reads, "Hundreds of elected officials—from Alaska to Florida, from Maine to Ohio—are showing us how, time and time again, communities across the country stand up and proudly declare they are ready and willing to welcome people seeking safety."
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The Refugee Advocacy Lab retweeted
This summer, World Relied Durham helped mobilize more than 450 elected leaders nationwide to sign the #FreedomToWelcome letter calling on the federal government to restore a strong and fair refugee admissions program.
Check out the letter here → freedomtowelcome.us/
+450 state & local elected leaders just sent a letter to the federal government calling for them to rebuild a strong & fair refugee admissions program.
It's clear: The American people overwhelmingly support welcoming refugees and our #FreedomToWelcome. freedomtowelcome.us/
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“If we put an increased focus on what we agree upon — re-anchor ourselves in shared humanity, rather than disagreement — we might, over time, find it easier to resolve our disagreements.” religionnews.com/2026/09/15/… @RNS @interfaithusa
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+450 state & local elected leaders just sent a letter to the federal government calling for them to rebuild a strong & fair refugee admissions program.
It's clear: The American people overwhelmingly support welcoming refugees and our #FreedomToWelcome. freedomtowelcome.us/
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📣The 2026 state legislative session has come to a close in most states.
As we start to plan for 2027, we’re taking a look back at the work we accomplished together, both in fighting anti-immigrant bills & advancing proactive, welcoming legislation👇
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The Storytellers Showcase with the #RefugeeStorytellersCollective is taking place THIS Thursday, Sept 10 at 12pm ET.
This year, we’re honoring #WelcomingWeek by celebrating 5 years of storytellers coming together to build community & connect.
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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The Refugee Advocacy Lab retweeted
Pierre Damas Bel.
A 20-year-old Haitian immigrant with ambitions of practicing medicine, playing soccer, & building a life for himself.
When his TPS was stripped from him, the weight of his uncertain future was too much to bear. He tragically took his life on August 31st.
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“Congress created TPS out of compassion, but, for over 30 years, Americans have benefitted from this generosity. TPS holders fill open jobs, pay taxes, start businesses, and in doing so help to revitalize communities.” bushcenter.org/publications/… @TheBushCenter
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Refugee farmers across Iowa are using their agricultural expertise to turn underutilized farmland into a source of fresh, local produce for the community. Read more in @LittleVillage littlevillagemag.com/incubat… @LittleVillage
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Everyday Americans are struggling to afford food, housing & healthcare. Yet billions of our tax dollars are being diverted to sweeping immigration enforcement that hurts us all, driving up our cost of living even further. #EndTheICETax americasvoiceeducationfund.o… @AmericasVoice
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The Refugee Advocacy Lab retweeted
As ICE continues its silent rampage, it's #BraveOfUS to speak out.
Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our powerful and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖
Today, the inspiring @CelinaMtRainier!
ALT A graphic spotlighting Mayor of Mount Rainer, MD Celina Benitez, featuring a hand-drawn image of her and a quote.
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Communities across the country want to welcome refugees, including wartime allies & those who have survived persecution. Call on your state & local elected leaders to sign the #FreedomToWelcome letter expressing their support for refugee resettlement. tinyurl.com/FreedomToWelcome
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Take action to protect our communities’ sensitive locations! ICE doesn’t belong in our schools, hospitals, and houses of worship. Let our families learn, heal, and pray without fear. cwsglobal.org/action-alerts/… @CWS_global
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Join the #RefugeeStorytellersCollective & partners on Sept 10th as we ring in #WelcomingWeek with a special Storytellers Showcase event.
Hear original stories, poems, & reflections from members & discover ways you can foster connection with your neighbors.
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This week, we’re showing up for the America of welcome and opportunity. The Refugee Advocacy Lab is proud to join hundreds of advocates across the country for @weareallusa's National Refugee Advocacy Days. #TogetherWeRise #WeAreAllAmerica
ALT A graphic for National Refugee Advocacy Days 2026 shows a couple standing in front of a home smiling. The text reads "I stand for an America of welcome and opportunity - not one of cruelty and terror."
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Learn how you can safely and meaningfully center the voices of refugees and immigrants in your #WelcomingWeek celebrations. Register today! welcomingamerica.zoom.us/web… @WelcomingAmerica #RefugeeStorytellersCollective @RefugeeCongress @RefugeeAdvocacyLab @RCUSA
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“It’s a mistake. It’s not good for the United States and it’s not good for the state of Ohio,” @GovMikeDeWine said of efforts to strip #HaitianTPS holders of their status in an interview with @CBSNews @camiloreports. cbsnews.com/news/ohio-mike-d…
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Call your local elected officials and tell them what #FreedomToWelcome means to you! It’s quick, easy, and meaningful to let your leaders know that you value our refugee neighbors and the contributions they make to our communities. tinyurl.com/FreedomToWelcome
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In the face of mass deportation and detention, immigrant families need a last line of defense: lawyers. Our elected officials must fight for family unity & due process and pass the #FairnessToFreedomAct! secure.vera.org/a/fair2free @verainstitute @npnewamericans @CHIRLA
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Take action today to ensure your community is represented in the #FreedomToWelcome letter & show the Trump administration that our communities WANT to welcome refugees. Together, we can send a message that refugees enrich our communities in many ways. tinyurl.com/FreedomToWelcome
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