Join us to hear how refugees and immigrants have been affected by policy changes.

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** "We have [a] gift...something no other nation has on the scale that we do...unique to our nation’s DNA and central to the notion of the American Dream."
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Global Refuge President & CEO Krish O’Mara Vignarajah gave her first TED talk in Apex, North Carolina, making the case that the United States owes its preeminence on the global stage to one key asset: immigration.
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** In the News
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Mass deportation has been a major talking point and campaign promise for former President Trump this election cycle. In response, Global Refuge President & CEO Krish O’Mara Vignarajah wrote an op-ed for the Baltimore Sun outlining how it would negatively impact Maryland. The piece warns of the plan’s human cost, explaining that it would be the largest family separation operation in history. Read more here ([link removed]) .

Vignarajah also provided commentary to Baltimore’s NPR affiliate WYPR, expressing concern about the mass deportation plan’s local implications and what the next presidential administration will mean for asylum seekers and TPS holders. Listen to the interview ([link removed]) .


** Webinar: The Election's Impact on Immigrants and Refugees
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As we near election day, so much uncertainty lies ahead. Will the election result lead to changes in immigration policy? How will these changes affect the work of Global Refuge? What can we do to support the mission to build just and welcoming communities regardless of the outcome?

We invite you to join us as we address these questions and more at our special webinar, Election 2024: What the Results Mean for Immigrants and Refugees on November 22, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET.

Global Refuge President & CEO Krish O'Mara Vignarajah and members of our senior leadership team will discuss where the work of welcome stands after the election and share our next steps as we support and advocate for immigrants and refugees.
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** State and Local Toolkit 2024
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Do you want to see positive change at the state level for immigrants and refugees? Do you want your community to have the needed resources to provide welcome to immigrants and refugees?

Global Refuge’s State and Local Advocacy Toolkit provides advocates with the tools to begin planning and organizing actions in their own communities that promote welcome and defend the rights of immigrants and refugees.
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** Myths Vs. Facts
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Myth: Refugees and immigrants are only unskilled workers. ❌

For one of the installments of our Myth vs. Facts series, join Andrea Bryant, Global Refuge’s Deputy Director for Resettlement and Integration Services, to get the facts.
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** Feel Good Friday 😊: Stronger Together
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More than 600 members of our Global Refuge team gathered in Baltimore this week for our annual All-Staff meeting –– the very first in-person gathering as Global Refuge! As this year marks the celebration of our 85th anniversary and our 25th year headquartered in Baltimore, our theme "Stronger Together" couldn't be more fitting. Coming together to share in team-building activities, engaging workshops and sessions, and fun gatherings over three days helped us all connect, learn, create memories, and grow stronger in our commitment to the work of welcome.


** Questions? Comments? Reach out to us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Global%20Refuge%20) !
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