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10-year-old Yousif holds a plate of shakar lama cookies with his mom, Taghreed

Hi, I’m Yousif from Iraq and I want you to meet my super mom

For as long as he can remember, 10-year-old Yousif has shared a passion for baking with his mother. The two are a dynamic duo in the kitchen, making traditional Iraqi dishes and sweets to help them savor memories of their homeland.

ArticleDecember 20, 2018
Adil with his son Steven outside their apartment

Refugee ban: You are targeting the wrong people

A Yazidi family from Iraq, one of the many ethnic minorities persecuted by ISIS, was preparing for a joyful reunion in the land of the free when things changed. Here is their story.

ArticleFebruary 24, 2017
Maha al-Obaidi stands in front of a government building holding an American flag.

Putting down roots: An Iraqi refugee becomes an American citizen

Having earned her citizenship, Maha al-Obaidi embraces a new goal: reuniting her family.

ArticleNovember 2, 2020
IRC caseworker Qais Nayab and Iranian refugees Sirvan and Saltanat Moradi at IRC offices located in SeaTac, WA

Hospitable, generous and welcoming: That is what makes America great—not closing our doors

The U.S. remains a beacon of hope and hospitality to refugees around the world, and many who arrive can’t wait to help others who come after them.

ArticleApril 11, 2019
An Iraqi refugee hugs one of his relatives on arrival at a U.S. airport after being vetted for resettlement

How the Trump Administration has sabotaged America’s welcome

Since President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2017 his administration has repeatedly implemented policies that pull the welcome mat from under the feet of refugees and immigrants seeking safety in the United States.

ArticleJanuary 18, 2018
The Tlas family, refugees from Syria, pose for a photo with an IRC staff member in their new home in San Diego

Coming to America: the reality of resettlement

“The vetting is so extreme, there is no room to lie—you will get caught,” say Azzam and Nisreen Tlas, Syrians resettled in San Diego who have experienced the three-year process.

ArticleMay 8, 2017

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