International Refugee Assistance Project

Celebrate the International Week of Deaf People and International Day of Sign Languages with us on Thursday, September 26 at 12pm ET! Learn about the challenges that deaf refugees face and the key role of sign language accessibility in unlocking pathways to safety for deaf people. Register here: https://lnkd.in/esfgm_CW

Our team at IRAP is growing, and we are excited to announce that we’re hiring for the new position of Vice President (VP), Development. If you have experience in fundraising strategy, development, and execution and are driven by IRAP’s mission of providing everyone with a safe place to live and a safe way to get there, we want to hear from you! Click here to apply to this role: https://lnkd.in/gWDPB-ww Click here to check out other openings at IRAP: https://lnkd.in/dTAEmyDZ

With an unprecedented 120 million people forcibly displaced worldwide, nearly 500 bipartisan state & local elected officials from all 50 states & Washington, D.C. are urging @POTUS to keep the promise: #ProtectRefuge & invest in refugee resettlement. https://lnkd.in/gGfBHNyk

Every call counts! We need your help to ensure that our country continues to serve as a safe haven for those seeking refuge. Will you take a moment to contact your state and local elected officials to show a stronger commitment to protecting the U.S. refugees resettlement program by signing on to the letter? Share this message with your network to amplify our impact. welcomingrefugees2025.org

We're proud to be included in this list of organizations making an impact in the world of refugee advocacy ?? With the incredible partners highlighted at our side, we're able to do more to ensure every person seeking safety can find lasting refuge with the people they love. Make sure you're following RefugePoint, HIAS, Youth Voices Community (YVC), and Community Sponsorship Hub to stay informed about opportunities to support innovative work with refugees ?? https://lnkd.in/e44nAewV

Communities are committed to welcoming those seeking safety and new beginnings. Representative Solomon Adesanya's recent statement highlights that safeguarding those forced to flee is a collective responsibility. We value leaders who actively advocate for this cause. Join us in making a difference - take action to support and strengthen the U.S. resettlement program: welcomingrefugees2025.org

Today is the final day of Disability Pride Month, which recognizes the history, achievements, and struggles of people with disabilities. While we celebrate the progress made for people with disabilities, the fight continues to remove ongoing barriers - especially for refugees with disabilities who are disproportionately affected in their search for safety. We talked to Elham Youssefian, IRAP's Director of Disability Inclusion and Accessibility about the gaps in accessibility in the refugee space and how we can close them. #DisabilityPride

IRAP is thrilled to announce a new pivotal opportunity: Policy Deputy Director! If you’re passionate about guiding our U.S. and family reunification-focused pathways work and being part of impactful change, apply now:

?? IRAP is hiring! Our Policy team is looking for a new Policy Assistant to join the team. If you are highly organized, possess effective oral and written communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, apply today ?

Register TODAY for this important webinar: https://bit.ly/3X8pGyE! Join International Refugee Assistance Project, The New York Immigration Coalition, and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest for a webinar about the intersections of disability and immigration and how practitioners can take a rights-based approach to working effectively with people with disabilities. CLE credit available. ASL interpretation and captioning will be available. #DisabilityJusticeIsImmigrantJustice #CLE