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JRS April Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
(Washington, D.C.) 18 April 2018 — On Tuesday, April 17 Jesuit Refugee Service/USA and a group of 50 advocates from several partner organizations gathered to advocate on Capitol Hill, meeting with 41 offices representing 15 states, and the District of Columbia. The advocates met with key appropriations and foreign policy decision-makers to discuss refugee resettlement; funding for overseas humanitarian assistance programs; and the importance of access to education for refugees.
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West Coast Speakers Tour: I Was a Stranger: Fighting Fear, Welcoming Refugees -The Full Story
Washington, DC, 2 April 2018 — In March, JRS/USA hosted JRS Malta Country Director, Dr. Katrine Camilleri on a West coast tour. With stops in Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Napa Valley, Katrine spoke to twelve audiences in seven venues. Over 370 supporters, students, teachers, local parishioners, and new friends of JRS joined to learn about Katrine’s work and the issues refugees face before and after arriving in Malta.
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Finding Redemption and Hope on Easter
1 April 2018 - JRS/USA's Communications Coordinator, Rashidah McCoy reflects Easter and her time in South Sudan, and shares her hope that refugees and displaced people around the world may find hope and redemption.
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Syria: Restoring hope
Kafroun, 22 March 2018 – Saad’s* life has been harsh since the beginning. He watched his mother abandon his family at the start of the Syrian war and has lived most of his 13 years of life in the turmoil of the ongoing conflict.
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| March, 2018 |
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On the Anniversary of the War in Syria, JRS Calls for Renewed Attention
Washington, DC, 15 March 2018 - Today, the Syrian conflict enters its 8th year. Despite desperate need for peace, the situation in Syria remains dramatically unstable and leaves its people suffering. New violence throughout the country reminds us of the need to commit attention and resources to helping our brothers and sisters caught in this horrific conflict.
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| March, 2018 |
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This International Women's Day, We Celebrate Refugee Women
In celebration of International Women's Day, Thursday, March 8 we've rounded up some of our favorite stories from around the world of remarkable women, who, against all the odds of their displacement, are getting educated, promoting peace, raising families, and empowering others.
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| February, 2018 |
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Celebrating Solidarity
As we celebrate Lent, Fr. Leo J. O’Donovan, S.J., JRS/USA Director of Mission, reminds us that we were “born of the compassionate heart of Jesus”. Today & every day we should welcome the poor & those in greatest need like refugees around the world.
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| February, 2018 |
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Lent - A Time to Recommit to Refugees
Lent is a time when we can reflect on our thoughts and actions and renew our commitment to be Christ's companion. This Lent JRS/USA will be publishing reflections, prayers, and actions you can take help you, your community, or your parish to renew your commitment to refugees as we prepare for the renewal of Christ and the resurrection.
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| February, 2018 |
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JRS/USA Responds to Trump Administration's Budget Proposal
Washington, D.C., 12 February 2018 - The Jesuit Refugee Service/USA (JRS/USA) is deeply concerned about the proposed cuts to humanitarian aid and refugee services in the Budget Request announced by the Trump Administration today. It is important to continue to inform the Administration that it is not a representation that we all share, and that this budget is a departure from funding that is essential to saving lives, and building a better world not just for refugees, but for us all.
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