From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org):
With the escalation of conflict in Ukraine, we are deeply concerned over the potential humanitarian impact of this conflict on both the people of Ukraine and those refugees and asylum seekers who have sought safety there. UNHCR estimates that around 660,000 refugees have now fled Ukraine to neighboring countries, such as Poland, Hungary, Moldova, Slovakia, and Romania, in the past six days. UNHCR has indicated that at this rate, the situation looks set to become Europe’s largest refugee crisis this century.
Join us in urging Congress to mobilize resources for humanitarian and displacement assistance and to hold the Biden administration accountable to respond to the protection needs of displaced and at-risk populations.
Here are top ways to take action:
- Contact your Members of Congress: Go to https://cwsglobal.org/action-alerts/urgent-call-on-congress-to-stand-with-vulnerable-ukrainians-and-uphold-protections-for-displaced-and-at-risk-populations/ to urge your elected officials to stand with vulnerable Ukrainians and uphold protections for displaced and at-risk populations.
- Donate: CWS is establishing the Ukraine Crisis Response Fund to offer humanitarian assistance to people displaced as a result of the violence and bolster partners in Europe to serve the most vulnerable. Click here to donate, and amplify this appeal on social media via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. For more information, click here.
Thank you for taking action, and please share this alert with your networks!
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