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Tefere Gebre’s American journey: from refugee camp to labor leader
Ethiopian refugee Tefere Gebre was just 15 years old when he arrived in the United States—starting over in a new world alone, without any family by his side. Over 30 years later, he is executive vice president of the AFL-CIO, the largest labor union in the world.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
From refugee to community leader: one woman's story of giving back
Umniyah Aljandeel works to narrow the cultural gap with refugees in Dallas
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
8 refugee activists and changemakers you need to know about
Meet refugee changemakers who are shaping policies, art, traditions, dreams and futures in ordinary—and extraordinary—ways.
- Article
- June 14, 2023
Game of Thrones’ Lena Headey calls on EU leaders for action in face of mental health crisis facing refugees in Lesvos
- Press Release
- June 27, 2022
World Refugee Day 2015
Nearly 60 million people have been forced to flee their homes by war, conflict and persecution — more lives upended than at any time in history. The ̽��ѡ joins the United Nations on World Refugee Day (June 20) in raising awareness of this unprecedented humanitarian crisis, urging global leaders to act, and saluting the courage of refugees who are trying to rebuild their lives far from home. Why is commem
- Video
- April 13, 2022
The State of Resettlement: Refugees in Florida
“Florida has long been a leader in showing hospitality to refugee and immigrant communities and will continue to be a destination for those seeking a safe and welcoming home where they can rebuild their lives.” The ̽��ѡ in Florida’s executive director, J.D. McCrary, provides an update on recent policy decisions and the status of the refugee resettlement program.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Finding the courage to continue on in Greece's refugee camps
Along with hundreds of other refugees, Audrey, Baimba and Hassan have received mental health support from the ̽��ѡ while living in Greece’s overcrowded camps.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Bank of America Student Leaders reflect on their ̽��ѡ experience
Meet Cristina & Kailah, Bank of America Student Leaders! Through a partnership with Bank of America, the ̽��ѡ in Salt Lake City facilitated an eight-week work experience for the two high school students, both of whom plan to continue on to higher education this fall.
- Announcement
- July 28, 2023
Waiting: Help refugees restart their lives
Join our call to make world leaders accountable for real change for refugees. One year ago, heartbreaking photographs of 3-year-old Syrian refugee Alan Kurdi stranded on a Turkish beach brought the world’s attention to the largest migration of people fleeing conflict since World War II. Alan Kurdi’s name still resonates with all of us. The sense of loss and compassion we felt at his death was real. But the politics is stuck.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
Business takes a stand for refugees
The Business Refugee Action Network (BRAN) brought together global business leaders, philanthropic organizations and government officials during the 2019 United Nations General Assembly to take a stand for refugees and call on governments to do more.
- Video
- April 13, 2022