Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, in partnership with fellow leading refugee resettlement and advocacy organizations, CWS called on the Biden administration to set, in consultation with Congress, a Presidential Determination of 200,000 for the 2023 fiscal year. The call came in a letter from Refugee Council USA, of which CWS is a founding member, asking that the president take this bold …
CWS Welcomes ‘Uniting for Ukraine,’ Calls on Biden Administration to Provide More Permanent Solutions to Aid the Displaced
April 21, 2022
Washington, DC — In response to the Biden administration announcing a parole program welcoming displaced Ukrainians with U.S. ties, CWS calls on the administration to additionally use the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), and other immigrant pathways, to provide more sustainable protection for those at-risk as soon as possible. Today’s announcement of “Uniting for Ukraine” will provide access to humanitarian …
CWS Welcomes Vital Protections for Cameroonians, Calls on Biden Administration to Extend Same to Others at Risk of Return
April 15, 2022
Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today welcomed news from the Biden administration designating Temporary Protected Status for Cameroonians already in the United States. The announcement, which comes after years of widespread calls for action as Cameroon faces multiple humanitarian crises and ongoing armed conflict, will protect Cameroonians in the United States from being forcibly returned to danger. CWS notes that as …
Humanitarian Parole Program for Displaced Ukrainians Must Include Robust Protection and Support Services
April 12, 2022
CWS urges the Biden administration to provide families fleeing Ukraine with access to refugee resettlement services Washington, DC — In response to reports that the Biden administration is considering a parole program to expedite welcoming displaced Ukrainians with U.S. ties, CWS urges the administration to maximize the use of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) and other immigrant pathways to …
Welcoming 100K Ukrainian Refugees Honors U.S. Promise for Bold Leadership, Requires Investment in U.S. Resettlement for All Vulnerable Refugees
March 24, 2022
Washington, D.C.—CWS today praised President Biden’s decision to welcome one hundred thousand Ukrainians, as escalation of hostilities have forced more than 3 million refugees to flee Ukraine. The move—which comes amid the worst refugee crisis in global history with more than 31 million refugees worldwide—is a life-saving step toward protection and is in the spirit of welcome that has long …
CWS Commends Administration for Granting Temporary Protected Status to Ukraine
March 4, 2022
18-Month Status will protect approximately 75,000 Ukrainians living in the United States from return to danger Washington, D.C.—In response to the Biden Administration granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukraine, preventing deportation of thousands of Ukrainians living in the United States, Meredith Owen, Director of Policy and Advocacy at CWS issued the following statement: “CWS commends the Biden administration’s protections …
CWS Stands with Vulnerable Ukrainians and Calls for Upholding Protections for Displaced and At-Risk Populations
February 25, 2022
Washington, D.C.—Following this week’s escalation of hostilities in Ukraine, CWS expressed its soaring alarm by calling on the United States to prioritize the protection and safety of displaced populations. The organization notes that since Russia’s annexation of Crimea eight years ago, over 1.5 million Ukrainians have been internally displaced. More recently, Ukraine has been a leading country of origin among …
Six Months After the Fall of Kabul, CWS Renews Call for Congress, Administration to Protect Afghan Refugees
February 14, 2022
Washington, D.C.—Today, on the eve of the six-month anniversary of the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, CWS calls on Congress to take immediate action to support refugees by passing the Afghan Adjustment Act. The organization also calls on the Biden administration to ensure Afghans under threat in-country are evacuated as soon as possible. In the past six months, and …
First-Ever Partnerships Created Among Service Organizations and Resettlement Agency to Resettle Afghan Families
January 18, 2022
For Immediate Release: January 18, 2022 First-Ever Partnerships Created Among Service Organizations and Resettlement Agency to Resettle Afghan Families Church World Service and Welcome.US to partner with diverse service and relief organizations, including Islamic Relief USA, Lions Clubs International, and Samaritan’s Purse to resettle thousands of Afghans WASHINGTON, DC – Today CWS, Welcome.US, and iconic service and relief organizations with …
CWS Urges Senate to Disregard Parliamentarian Opinion and Support the Rights of Immigrants in Our Communities
December 17, 2021
For Immediate Release: December 17, 2021 Media Contact: media@cwsglobal.org CWS Urges Senate to Disregard Parliamentarian Opinion and Support the Rights of Immigrants in Our Communities Washington, DC –In response to Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough opinion issued today on the Build Back Better bill recommending against including deportation relief and work permits, CWS urges the Senate to uphold these provisions and …