For four decades, U.S. presidents have strengthened America’s humanitarian tradition of welcoming refugees. Today, this legacy is in jeopardy.

Meet Yana and Lubov, Ukrainian refugees who are rebuilding their lives in Poland and striving to provide for their families.

As you gather together with family and friends to celebrate this holiday season, take the opportunity to share important facts about resettlement and asylum.

March 17 marks the 40th Anniversary of President Jimmy Carter signing the Refugee Act of 1980. Forty years ago, Congress passed landmark legislation with near unanimous bipartisan support creating a formal process for welcoming refugees based on humanitarian needs and U.S. interests.

GenR member, Suzanne Russo, recounts her experience at the first ever Texas Refugee Advocacy Day in Austin, TX.

Learn what’s happening and how you can take action no matter where you live.

Josephine Bonkongya, a refugee from the Democractic Republic of the Congo, supports the adjustment of other newly-arrived refugee women through the Community Health Promoter Program. Through the program, Josephine helped numerous women adjust to their new lives in the U.S., and emerged as a community leader.

Looking for a way to support refugee families and make a difference in their lives? You’re in the right place!

Each year on June 20—World Refugee Day—the world commemorates the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees.

This International Rescue Committee paper analyzes refugee experiences moving into higher skill, higher wage jobs.