Jesuit Refugee Service/USA

06/19/2026

People forced to flee conflict, persecution, poverty, and climate disasters deserve to be met with dignity and compassion.

On the occasion of the G7 Summit, Catholic leaders from across the G7 nations issued a joint appeal urging world leaders to keep human dignity at the center of their decisions.

06/18/2026

Forced displacement continues to reach record levels worldwide.

We broke down key takeaways from UNHCR’s latest Global Trends Report, highlighting what the data tells us about displacement, protection, and the people behind the numbers.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Swipe through to learn more.

06/17/2026

Ahead of World Refugee Day, members of Congress have an opportunity to reaffirm support for refugees and displaced people by co-sponsoring the Congressional World Refugee Day Resolution.

This resolution recognizes the importance of protecting refugees, strengthening asylum and resettlement systems, and supporting people forced to flee their homes.

Swipe through to learn more, then take action by urging your members of Congress to co-sponsor the resolution.

Even if they miss this June 17 deadline, urge them to support the resolution.

Take action here: https://ow.ly/zmBr50ZcHcC

06/17/2026

There's still time to register for our World Refugee Day webinar with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Join us as we discuss refugee protection, solidarity, and how we can support people rebuilding their lives after displacement.

Tomorrow at 1pm ET!

Register: https://www.jrsusa.org/world-refugee-day-2026/

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

06/12/2026

Ever wondered what we mean when we talk about protection?

It's a word you'll see often in humanitarian work, but it means much more than physical safety alone.

From legal support and case management to helping people access essential services, protection is about ensuring displaced people can live with safety, dignity, and their rights respected.

Swipe through for a closer look as we decode one of the most common terms in humanitarian work.

06/08/2026

What does it mean to be safe?

For millions of refugees around the world, safety means more than shelter. It means dignity, family unity, belonging, and the opportunity to rebuild a life after displacement.

Ahead of World Refugee Day, join JRS/USA and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for a special virtual conversation on refugee protection, faith, and solidarity.

📅 June 17, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM ET

Together, we'll explore how we can help ensure that protection remains a promise for everyone.

See the speaker line-up & reserve your spot here: https://www.jrsusa.org/world-refugee-day-2026/

06/08/2026

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)/USA was featured in Border Report discussing the White House’s newly launched “Aliens” website and the broader impact of language used to describe migrants, refugees, and other non-U.S. citizens. In the interview, JRS/USA emphasized that words shape public perception and that dehumanizing rhetoric can undermine human dignity, refugee protection, and social cohesion.

Hilary Chester, vice president of international and domestic programs for Jesuit Refugee Service/USA, appeared on Border Report Live on Tuesday. She told South Texas correspondent Sandra Sanchez and host Rudy Mireles that the references are dehumanizing. She says it’s clearly meant to raise a laugh at the expense of migrants who suffer so much in their efforts to get to the United States.

Read the full interview here: https://ow.ly/Ryla50Z8Ys7

BorderReport

A migrant advocacy organization that helps refugees throughout the world is taking offense to a White House website that says “aliens have been walking among us.” Hilary Chester, vice p…

06/03/2026

Students at Seattle Prep recently hosted Walk a Mile in My Shoes, a refugee awareness simulation that invites participants to reflect on the challenges, hopes, and resilience of people forced to flee their homes.

Through this immersive experience, students deepened their understanding of displacement and solidarity with refugees around the world. 💙🌎

Interested in hosting Walk a Mile on your campus? Visit this link: https://www.jrsusa.org/resource/walk-a-mile/

Seattle Preparatory School