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Advocacy
The world is facing the worst displacement crisis in history, and those who seek safety need the global community to provide leadership and support. As the U.S. strives to rebuild and strengthen the refugee resettlement program and restore asylum protections, it is vital we hold the Biden administration and Congress accountable to re-establish U.S. leadership, and welcome people fleeing violence and persecution.
As refugees and friends of refugees, we know the challenges newcomers face are greater than ever and that we must rally in support of rebuilding the resettlement program, promoting policies that help refugees rebuild their lives in the United States, support the evacuation and protection of Afghan allies, restore asylum protections, and welcome asylum seekers and unaccompanied children.
Your story as a refugee or supporter of refugee resettlement is your most important qualification as an advocate. It is important that policymakers understand that their constituents care about refugees and that refugees are their constituents — they live, work, and contribute in their communities, obtain U.S. citizenship, and vote. Speak with policymakers about the ways your community welcomes refugees and the positive contributions refugees make to your community, and urge your elected officials to support refugee resettlement and the evacuation and protection of Afghan allies!
Ways to take action:
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Click above to be connected with your 2 Senators and 1 Representative via email or by phone. You will be able to send an email or receive a phone call that connects you to your Members of Congress. Please make sure to insert your city/town in the highlighted portion!
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Click above for a social media toolkit from our partners at We Are All America to use on your social media platforms!
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Write an opinion editorial, a letter to the editor, a blog, or something for your newsletter, click above for some great talking points you can use.
OTHER WAYS TO HELP
You can help ensure newly arrived refugee families have access to everything they need towards becoming self-sufficient in their new communities by volunteering or donating. Click below to learn more about how you can get involved in your community!
LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT WE DO
Refugee Services is proud to serve refugees, asylees, survivors of trafficking and other displaced people. Click here to learn more about all of the programs RST has to offer!
