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You can help protect our Afghan allies. Here's how.
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ICYMI: Since 2002, the U.S. Government has employed Afghan allies to serve alongside U.S. troops, diplomats, and other government employees. Regrettably, these allies and their families soon became the targets of anti-American violence. They continue to be threatened, abducted, and targeted for their allegiance to the U.S. and NATO mission. As the U.S. armed forces accelerates their withdrawal plans ahead of the September deadline, we know that we cannot abandon them.

To that end, LIRS has created the Hope for Our Afghan Allies toolkit, which offers supporters several ways to advocate for the safety of those who risked their lives for the U.S. mission through our ADAPT model: Act, Donate, Advocate, Pray, Teach.
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On Tuesday, June 8, at 4 p.m. ET, join LIRS for "Our Call to Care: More Than Allies," a roundtable discussion on the current situation in Afghanistan and state of the Special Immigrant Visa system. We'll discuss stories of Afghan allies and information on what communities of faith and good will can do to help ensure the protection of the Afghan allies who risked their lives to serve the United States mission.

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“The window is quickly closing to protect Afghan allies who have risked everything on behalf of America’s mission, including the safety of their own families. To truly honor those who have undoubtedly saved American lives, we must keep our word by saving theirs. Bold leadership is required to meet this moment, and that must include careful consideration of emergency evacuation options.”
– LIRS CEO Krish O'Mara Vignarajah in Daily Kos

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TAKE ACTION! Send a message to President Biden today. Urge the administration to provide urgent humanitarian protections, including evacuation, for our Afghan allies who have put their lives on the line for our country.

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BREAKING! Sen. Chris Coons reintroduced the NO BAN Act — bringing us one step closer to preventing any future president from harmful immigration ban policies like the Muslim ban, asylum ban, and refugee ban.

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Join the LIRS team! If you're passionate about the rights of refugees and immigrants, we'd love to hear from you. We have nearly 50 open positions nationwide, from Social Media and Marketing Specialist to Program Officer for Unaccompanied Refugee Minors. Apply today or share with your networks!

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Not looking for a job, but looking to hire new employees? Why not hire a refugee or asylum seeker? Visit our new resource center to learn more about refugee and asylum seeker employment and get in touch with our national network of partner organizations.

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