On October 10, the Department of Homeland Security proposed a policy change that would make it much more difficult for immigrants building new lives in the United States to access health care, find housing, or feed their families.

This World Refugee Day, we are reaching back in history and taking inspiration from seven extraordinary individuals, among many over the years, who have stood with refugees. They have shown that progress is possible, even when the odds can feel too great to overcome.

The Trump travel ban officially expired on October 24, but new vetting measures threaten the safety and stability of those still seeking refuge in the United States.

It is no exaggeration that the future of the United States as a home for refugees is now on the line. New IRC data shows there are even fewer refugee arrivals in the U.S. than expected.

As another caravan of Central American survivors of violence and abuse makes its way to the United States border, here’s what you need to know about the situation.