Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)/USA Advocacy Day was recently featured on EWTN Nightly News, bringing national attention to the voices of advocates calling for policies that support refugees and forcibly displaced people. The segment includes interviews with Advocacy Day participants who traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and share why refugee protection matters.

What the EWTN Segment Highlights

• Advocacy Day participants engaging directly with Members of Congress
• Personal testimonies on why refugee protection is urgent
• Faith-driven advocacy rooted in human dignity
• Calls to restore humanitarian funding and strengthen refugee policy
• The role of everyday advocates in shaping national decisions

About JRS/USA Advocacy Day

Each year, Jesuit Refugee Service/USA brings together hundreds of advocates from across the country for Advocacy Day. Participants meet with congressional offices—both in person and virtually—to advance policies that:

• Restore humanitarian assistance funding
• Support refugee resettlement and protection
• Promote dignity-centered immigration policy

Advocates include students, faith leaders, and community members committed to standing with refugees through accompaniment, service, and advocacy. You can learn more about this year’s advocacy day here.

Take Action
Even if you were not able to attend Advocacy Day, your voice still matters.

• Contact your Members of Congress
• Engage with your community on issues impacting refugees and other forcibly displaced people
• Stay informed with JRS/USA by signing up for our monthly newsletter