International Refugee Assistance Project

Every call counts! We need your help to ensure that our country continues to serve as a safe haven for those seeking refuge. Will you take a moment to contact your state and local elected officials to show a stronger commitment to protecting the U.S. refugees resettlement program by signing on to the letter? Share this message with your network to amplify our impact. welcomingrefugees2025.org

We're proud to be included in this list of organizations making an impact in the world of refugee advocacy 🌍 With the incredible partners highlighted at our side, we're able to do more to ensure every person seeking safety can find lasting refuge with the people they love. Make sure you're following RefugePoint, HIAS, Youth Voices Community (YVC), and Community Sponsorship Hub to stay informed about opportunities to support innovative work with refugees 💡 https://lnkd.in/e44nAewV

Communities are committed to welcoming those seeking safety and new beginnings. Representative Solomon Adesanya's recent statement highlights that safeguarding those forced to flee is a collective responsibility. We value leaders who actively advocate for this cause. Join us in making a difference - take action to support and strengthen the U.S. resettlement program: welcomingrefugees2025.org

Today is the final day of Disability Pride Month, which recognizes the history, achievements, and struggles of people with disabilities. While we celebrate the progress made for people with disabilities, the fight continues to remove ongoing barriers - especially for refugees with disabilities who are disproportionately affected in their search for safety. We talked to Elham Youssefian, IRAP's Director of Disability Inclusion and Accessibility about the gaps in accessibility in the refugee space and how we can close them. #DisabilityPride

IRAP is thrilled to announce a new pivotal opportunity: Policy Deputy Director! If you’re passionate about guiding our U.S. and family reunification-focused pathways work and being part of impactful change, apply now:

📢 IRAP is hiring! Our Policy team is looking for a new Policy Assistant to join the team. If you are highly organized, possess effective oral and written communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, apply today ⬇

Register TODAY for this important webinar: http://bit.ly/3X8pGyE! Join International Refugee Assistance Project, The New York Immigration Coalition, and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest for a webinar about the intersections of disability and immigration and how practitioners can take a rights-based approach to working effectively with people with disabilities. CLE credit available. ASL interpretation and captioning will be available. #DisabilityJusticeIsImmigrantJustice #CLE

With our community, every day is #WorldRefugeeDay! Thank you to everyone for showing even more generosity and dedication yesterday to ensuring that every forcibly displaced person has a safe place to live and a safe way to get there 🌍🔑 In the face of displacement crises and xenophobic policies, we know we can count on YOU to be a beacon of welcome for people seeking safety. No matter what the future holds, together, we will steadfastly uphold and advance refugee rights 🤝 refugeerights.org/AreYouIn?

📣 Continue your advocacy beyond this week of action!   Advocacy comes to life because of your commitment to making your community more welcoming year round. Your passion and dedication helps your new neighbors feel at home, pushes your elected officials to represent your values, and encourages others to do the same. Head to We Are All America, International Refugee Assistance Project, Refugee Congress & the The Refugee Advocacy Lab websites to learn how you can stay involved.

Hundreds of state & local elected leaders from across the country & across party lines are calling on President Biden to strengthen U.S. refugee resettlement. This #WorldRefugeeDay, will you join them? ✍️Celebrate the contributions of your refugee constituents & sign on to the letter to #ProtectRefuge now! https://lnkd.in/gGfBHNyk The Refugee Advocacy Lab 🌏 Refugee Congress 🌍 We Are All America