
News & Updates
The latest news, updates, and blog posts from Refugee Congress and our Delegates.
Now Accepting New Delegate Applications in 9 States
Refugee Congress seeks applications from committed community leaders who have experienced forced displacement to serve as the volunteer Delegate to Refugee Congress for a term of three years. We currently seek Delegates to join our active community from the following states: Florida, Hawaii, Mississippi, Missouri, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Refugee leaders selected for Sparking Change project
USA for UNHCR announces our 2025 Sparking Change grantees in partnership with Refugee Congress and Welcoming America. This year’s cohort of grantees was chosen to support the creative, community-building solutions developed and delivered by refugees now residing in the United States.
Refugee Congress Promotes Ali Aljundi to Director of Programs
Ali Aljundi has been promoted to Director of Programs at Refugee Congress.
Refugee Congress launches National Refugee Leadership & Lived Experience Council (NRLLEC) program
Refugee Congress is pleased to announce the launch of the National Refugee Leadership and Lived Experience Council (NRLLEC)™ .
The NRLLEC is a federal initiative of the Department of Health & Human Services’ Office of Refugee Resettlement, and is led by Refugee Congress in partnership with Refugee Council USA, Every Campus a Refuge, Church World Service, and USA Hello. The program will provide individuals with lived displacement experience the opportunity to directly impact ORR’s future policy planning while receiving access to a range of professional development opportunities.
Open Call for Applications for Volunteer Delegates in 8 States + DC
Refugee Congress is currently seeking Delegates to join our active community from the following states: Arkansas, California (Northern), Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and West Virginia.
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