News & Updates
The latest news, updates, and blog posts from Refugee Congress and our Delegates.
Presidential Determination: President Biden Signs US Commitment to Refugee Resettlement, Sets Goal to Admit 125,000 Refugees in Fiscal Year 2025
On September 30th, President Biden signed the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2025, setting a goal of admitting up to 125,000 refugees to the United States over the next year.
Biden Administration’s Executive Order A Political Move, Not a Real Solution to Protect Lives
Refugee Congress is tremendously disappointed and strongly condemns the Biden Administration’s decision to play into political motivations and fear-based rhetoric, rather than focusing on humane, equitable, and effective solutions for our border. This order directly contradicts the President’s campaign promises to restore protections for those seeking safety in the US, and instead embraces the very anti-immigration policies the administration vowed to defeat.
Refugee Congress Condemns Proposed Asylum Restrictions
Refugee Congress Condemns Proposed Asylum Restrictions
Refugee Congress Urges Senators to Protect Asylum System
Refugee Congress Urges Senators to Protect Asylum System
United States Refugee Advisory Board Announces Its Second Cohort of Advisors
The US Refugee Advisory Board (USRAB) is honored to welcome seven new advisors whose combined lived experiences and professional expertise will provide invaluable perspective to USRAB’s governmental, NGO, and multilateral partners.
Refugee Congress Strongly Condemns the Expulsion of Afghan Refugees from Pakistan
Refugee Congress Strongly Condemns the Expulsion of Afghan Refugees from Pakistan
Refugee Congress Alarmed by Bombing of Jabalia Refugee Camp, Calls for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Access
Refugee Congress Alarmed by Bombing of Jabalia Refugee Camp, Calls for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Access
Kumari and Bikash Regmi open a medical practice in Liverpool, New York.
Kumari Regmi, Refugee Congress Delegate
Call for Applications for Volunteer Delegates – August 2023
Call for Applications for Volunteer Delegates – August 2023
United States Refugee Advisory Board (USRAB) is Seeking Applicants to Serve as Advisors
United States Refugee Advisory Board (USRAB) is Seeking Applicants to Serve as Advisors
Refugee Congress Condemns Reported Abuse of Migrant Children at the Southern Border in Texas
Refugee Congress Condemns Reported Abuse of Migrant Children at the Southern Border in Texas
Refugee Congress Welcomes Reintroduction of Afghan Adjustment Act
Refugee Congress Welcomes Reintroduction of Afghan Adjustment Act
Refugee Congress Commemorates World Refugee Day
Refugee Congress Commemorates World Refugee Day 2023
Refugee Congress Celebrates Pride Month and Commits to Partnership and Solidarity with LGBTQI+ Displaced People
Refugee Congress Celebrates Pride Month and Commits to Partnership and Solidarity with LGBTQI+ Displaced People
Refugee Congress Welcomes Sohrab Sharghi and Felix Shipkevich to our Board of Directors
Refugee Congress Welcomes Two New Members to our Board of Directors