Refugee Council USA
@RCUSA_DC
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RCUSA is a coalition of US based organizations committed to welcoming and protecting #refugees and building excellence in the US refugee resettlement program.
Washington, DC
Joined January 2014
RT @CLASP_DC: Thank you to @RepEspaillat and @SenBlumenthal for reintroducing the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act! Everyone deserves to…
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Check out RCUSA's Policy Center to explore resources, action alerts, Know Your Rights toolkits, and more pertaining to the Trump administration’s devastating policies.
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Thanks to congressional leaders @RepRaskin, @PramilaJayapal, @SenatorDurbin, & @SenAlexPadilla for asking @Secrubio to restart refugee resettlement services & end the refugee ban. @SecRubio has long supported resettlement. More details in @politico:
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RT @UnitedStateless: ✨ Protecting Birthright Citizenship = Protecting Human Rights ✨ Ending birthright citizenship betrays the promise of t…
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🚨🚨It's official- RCUSA is on BlueSky! Help RCUSA advocate for the rights and protection of all forcibly displaced people on all platforms, including BlueSky! Check us out:
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RCUSA is ready to work with the Trump administration to uphold the United States' commitment to welcoming forcibly displaced people and providing access to asylum for those fleeing violence and persecution. See RCUSA's full statement:
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As Americans and communities around the globe await the final result of the US presidential election, RCUSA and its member organizations remain committed to advocating for the safety and protection of all newcomers. Please see RCUSA's full statement:
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RT @AmericasVoice: Throughout our history, immigrants have made contributions to our way of life, culture, and economy. We fiercely believe…
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@RefugeeCongress's honorary delegate Lubab Al-Quraishi discovered bringing her surgical pathology skills into the US was not easy. Her story and many others show how we can do more to welcome and support the impact newcomers can make in our communities:
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Andreina Zuluaga is an asylee from Venezuela fighting for the right to work for all asylum seekers. She is a @RefugeeCongress delegate for New Jersey. Read her entire opinion piece here:
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RT @AmericasVoice: TODAY AT 2PM: Important conversation happening with @WelcomeWDignity, @MomsRising, @CGRS_Asylum, @AcaciaJustice @Refugee…
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RT @WelcomeWDignity: A4: Newcomers to the US face many barriers, incl. finding healthcare, joining the workforce & ensuring loved ones ca…
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A3: at RCUSA, we recognize how every little action can make a difference. The impact of neighboring school's kids drawing welcome signs for newly arrived migrants showcased unity within the community and acceptance of those who are new. #NationalImmigrantsDay
Q3: How do communities that welcome people seeking safety and opportunity impact and influence how newcomers engage, integrate, and give back? #NationalImmigrantsDay
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A2: RCUSA released the FY24 year end report on refugee arrivals highlighting the organizations and communities working tirelessly to resettle a historic 100,034 arrivals this past year! #nationalImmigrantsDay
Q2: Can you share an example or a story about a community that has welcomed people seeking safety and opportunity in the United States? How did they demonstrate the values of welcome, compassion, and dignity? #NationalImmigrantsDay
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A1: RCUSA is a coalition that spans across 41 US-based organizations that serve countless communities. We've had the privilege of meeting many individuals and families who are pursuing new beginnings and will continue to advocate for their rights. #NationalImmigrantsDay
Q1: Can you share your immigration story or a story about a person who migrated to the US who has made a difference in your life, whether big or small. It could be a teacher, caregiver, friend, neighbor, or family member. #NationalImmigrantsDay
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The US Refugee Admissions Program provides life-saving opportunities for some of the world’s most vulnerable individuals - Mohammad Jawad shares the impact it made for him and his family during a podcast conversation with @EMMRefugees:
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Do you have your plan to vote for your family and for your future? Check out the @VoterParticipationCenter to help with your voting plans in getting registered and finding the closest polls to you! Let's Vote! #NewAmericanNeighbors
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