From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): The clock is ticking for Afghans in the U.S.: Families who fled their homes when the Taliban seized power last year only have 10 months left until they face possible deportation back to Afghanistan. They … Continued
On August 16th of 2021, the United States rushed the final steps of its military evacuation from Afghanistan as the Taliban drew closer to seizing control of the entire country. Tens of thousands of vulnerable Afghans, American citizens, and third … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): On August 9th, CWS celebrated the bicameral introduction of the Afghan Adjustment Act, bipartisan legislation that provides a roadmap to permanent status for Afghans and ensures they can apply to become lawful permanent residents. Now … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, more than 75,000 at-risk Afghans were welcomed into the United States via “humanitarian parole,” a temporary immigration status typically only granted for 1 or 2 years to provide safety … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): With more than 84 million people who have been forced from their homes, the need for long-term protections for refugees has never been greater. Now is a critical time to see that our national leaders … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): As millions of people flee violence in Ukraine, there’s been an outpouring of warmth and support from around the world. Strangers are opening up their homes, many proudly fly the Ukrainian flag, and European countries … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, the Biden administration is planning to establish a humanitarian parole program to expedite welcoming displaced Ukrainians with U.S. ties. With more than 4.7 million refugees who have fled Ukraine since February 24th, we … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, over 130,000 Afghans were evacuated of whom 44% are children. Tens of thousands of U.S.-affiliated and at-risk Afghans have been welcomed into the United States via “humanitarian parole,” which … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, Congress is considering legislation that would fund the federal government after the current funding expires on December 3rd. This includes funding for the U.S. resettlement program and resources for local communities to welcome … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Lawmakers are dragging their feet on helping people who fled Afghanistan, and we’re not going to tolerate it. It’s been months. So many Afghan families are still struggling with complete uncertainty whether they will have a way … Continued