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To put it simply, politicians are justifying huge spending increases to fund a militarized border and ICE raids instead of working together to achieve the desperately needed comprehensive immigration reform. At the same time, they are cutting access to essential social services and programs, such as Medicaid and food assistance. The cruel policies will hurt our neighbors, friends, families, and communities. We need you to reach out to Congress now and insist they get their priorities straight — take two minutes: https://bit.ly/42kv9Uf

Our work to end violence against women and girls is driven by survivors. We prioritize THEIR leadership and experiences — doing so helps us develop tailored and effective programs that support all refugees. Share if you believe women and girls deserve to live in safety, no matter where they are.

There are more displaced people than ever before. But if we look past the statistics, we can see that they are so much more than a number. Each person has a unique story to tell. Here are a few from people we support around the world today ??

A must-watch ?? Sudanese refugees at the Aboutengue Camp in Chad, most of whom are women and children, say they are desperate for help just weeks after the U.S. government announced drastic foreign aid cuts in January:

Did you know? 13% of refugees are entrepreneurs, far higher than the percentage for the general U.S. population. Meet three refugee women who are making an impact in their local communities, thanks to the HIAS Economic Advancement Fund ?? Read more about our impact at hiaseaf.org

45 years. For 45 years, the Refugee Act — which established the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program — has helped bring millions of people to safety through a closely regulated, safe, legal pathway. This includes people from: → Vietnam → Sudan → Syria → Afghanistan → Ukraine and more Not only does the U.S. refugee program save lives, it greatly benefits the United States, enhancing our diplomacy with other countries, our economy, and our local communities. As the future of this program remains unclear, we're here to remind you: Refugees are welcome, ALWAYS ?

The humanitarian sector is facing immense challenges, and HIAS has not been immune to these difficult realities. Yet, even in tough times, we remain committed to supporting forcibly displaced communities. My team is hiring for two positions to help secure critical resources that sustain our impact and support some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. As we navigate a period of rebuilding, this is an opportunity to drive strategy and shape the future of our work. I especially encourage program professionals looking to transition into development to apply. Your insight, experience, and passion are invaluable in ensuring our programs remain strong and well-supported! https://lnkd.in/gAHjsFnY

These days, we need all the support we can get ?? Pause for your message and share with someone who needs a reminder that we’re here to lean on each other.

Let's catch up on what's happened during Trump's seventh week in office ?? https://lnkd.in/ehR_msEm

Words matter ?? We asked you to write messages of hope for displaced women and girls around the world and received hundreds of incredible responses. Share with someone to add a little hope to their day as we prepare to celebrate International Women’s Day ??