Refugee Congress

05/29/2026

Earlier this month, member Pyae Sone Aung reflected on the meaning of family in honor of .

His words remind us that family, whether biological or chosen, is at the core of our shared humanity.

Read and share his reflection:
"I honor every family separated, every family rebuilding, and every family that continues to choose love, even after loss. Because no matter where life takes us, family is the foundation of our humanity.

From separation and hardship to resilience and hope, I’ve learned that family is not just blood, but the people who stand with you when everything feels uncertain. It is the hands that lift you up in displacement, the voices that remind you you belong, and the community that turns pain into strength."

05/28/2026

NEW RESOURCE: The Lab, , Refugee Council USA (RCUSA), & Refugee Congress are excited to release an interactive Risk Assessment worksheet, designed to help our community, and immigrant and refugee leaders, with navigating the potential risks involved in attending public and private events.

The resource includes:
✅ Event-related considerations
✅ Personal risk factors
✅ A risk mitigation planning checklist
✅ Resource Appendix

While not legal advice, this tool aims to support informed decision-making, preparedness, and confidence for those navigating public participation and visibility. Meaningful dialogue and community engagement should be approached with care, clarity, and agency.

Access the full worksheet now: https://www.refugeestorytellerscollective.org/stories/making-informed-decisions

05/28/2026

NEW RESOURCE: Refugee Congress, The Lab, , & RCUSA, are excited to release an interactive Risk Assessment worksheet, designed to help our community and immigrant and refugee leaders with navigating the potential risks involved in attending public and private events.

The resource includes:
-Event-related considerations
-Personal risk factors
-A risk mitigation planning checklist
-Resource Appendix

While not legal advice, this tool aims to support informed decision-making, preparedness, and confidence for those navigating public participation and visibility. Meaningful dialogue and community engagement should be approached with care, clarity, and agency.

Please remember: Your level of risk does not detract from the value you bring to every event you participate in!

Access the full worksheet now:

Introduction This interactive worksheet has been designed to help attendees of public events assess their risk of participation. While this worksheet does not provide legal advice, its scope encompasses the many considerations an attendee can make before accepting invitations to public events. Un

04/27/2026

This Wednesday, April 29, the Supreme Court will hear arguments deciding the futures of TPS for Haiti, Syria, and possibly all 17 TPS countries.

Read IRAP’s legal information explainer to learn more about the case and how to be prepared if you lose TPS status. The full explainer on IRAP’s Legal Information site is available in English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Ukrainian, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Amharic and Tigrinya.

04/22/2026

On April 29, the Supreme Court will hear the case to determine the fate of more than 350,000 TPS holders from Haiti and Syria - and potentially the futures of 1.3 million TPS holders across 17 countries.
What’s at stake isn’t just a legal question, but a moral one.

Join affected community members, advocates, and allies and show your support outside the Supreme Court on April 29th.

04/16/2026

Refugee Congress Associate Delegate Ali Tarokh joined Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other members of the Iranian community to issue a proclamation calling for peace in Iran and in the U.S. The announcement was made during Nowruz celebrations, the Iranian New Year, with emphasis on community support and solidarity. Tarokh has been a vocal advocate for peaceful solutions for decades.

04/15/2026

Do you know someone with a powerful story?
Share this opportunity with them: https://bit.ly/Cohort-10

Sometimes all someone needs is encouragement to take the first step.

Applications close THIS Friday, April 17!

04/09/2026

When you join the New American Speakers Program, you become part of a larger community.
Graduates automatically become members of the , where they can stay connected, collaborate, and access future opportunities.

This is not just a course - it’s a long-term network.
https://bit.ly/Cohort-10

04/07/2026

A key part of the program is participating in Storytelling Nights, where you will have the opportunity to share your story in front of a real audience.
These events provide a safe and supportive space to practice public speaking, receive feedback, and grow your confidence.
📅 Tentative Dates: June 17 & July 23, 2026
These moments often become some of the most powerful experiences in the program.

Apply now to be part of it: https://bit.ly/Cohort-10

04/03/2026

We believe this opportunity should be accessible to everyone.

All accepted participants may receive a scholarship to attend the program free of charge.

If you have been thinking about applying but are worried about cost, this program is designed to support you.

Don’t let finances hold you back. Apply today: https://bit.ly/Cohort-10