The Refugee Advocacy Lab
@RefugeeAdvcyLab
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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Misty Chally, @CriticalLabor, writes in @thehill on how labor shortages worsen as immigration policy continues changing: “These shifts are more than policy tweaks — they are actively undermining the ability of American employers to operate, staff, & grow.” thehill.com/opinion/immigr…
The power to create change is in our hands. One act of welcome, one open door, one kind word. That’s how thriving, safe, & inclusive communities begin. 🤝Take the #WeWillWelcome pledge to build a world where everyone feels like they belong: bit.ly/WelcomingPledge
Randy Carter, a pastor at Temple Baptist Church in Durham, is encouraging his state representatives to vote NO on SB 153 & HB 318. 📣Join him. Tell your elected officials to vote NO on SB 153, HB 318, HB 690, & HB 261. #KeepNCWelcoming tinyurl.com/KeepNCWelcoming
In a time when so much feels out of our control, we can still show up for each other. Every small act of welcome can make our communities stronger, safer, & more connected. ✅Sign the #WeWillWelcome pledge: bit.ly/WelcomingPledge 🤝Do one small act of welcome. 📢Spread the word.
Kendra Frith & Teddy Al Muktady, #RefugeeStorytellersCollective members & courageous refugees & advocates, join @UNRefugeeAgency to discuss the intersection of issues impacting LGBTQIA+ refugees & the importance of showing up & finding joy in their work. unrefugees.org/news/listening…
NEW DATA: @immcouncil has obtained demographic data about each refugee resettled in U.S. cities & states throughout the country from October 1, 2017, through December 31, 2024. Check out the Council’s tool to see state-level demographic data👇 americanimmigrationcouncil.org/foia-request/r…
NC Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed two bills that would make us less safe. As these bills head back to the state legislature, contact your elected leaders & urge them to vote NO on SB 153, HB 318, HB 690 & HB 261. We want solutions that #KeepNCWelcoming. tinyurl.com/KeepNCWelcoming
The #FreedomToWelcome week of action might be over, but the work doesn’t stop here. Now it’s your turn. Sign the pledge. Commit to one act of welcome. Help make our communities more welcoming for everyone. #WeWillWelcome bit.ly/WelcomingPledge