Washington, D.C.—CWS today celebrated President Biden’s issuance today of the FY 2025 Presidential Determination, with an admissions goal of resettling 125,000 refugees over the next year. After historic lows in resettlement just three years ago, the Biden Administration has made significant strides in rebuilding the U.S. refugee admissions program, honoring America’s spirit of welcome. Over 100,000 refugees have been resettled …
New Changes to Asylum are Steps Backward, Undermine America’s Spirit of Welcome
Washington, DC—CWS condemns the Biden administration’s decision to solidify its harsh restrictions on access to legal asylum protections at the U.S. southern border. As the world faces the greatest displacement and refugee crisis in history due to rising political persecution, violence, and climate change, it is more critical than ever that the United States protect our most vulnerable neighbors. “Penalizing …
CWS Decries False Reports Concerning our Haitian Neighbors, Repudiates Dehumanizing Tropes
September 17, 2024
Washington, D.C.—In response to the vilification of Haitian newcomers over false reports of abuse of animals, Church World Service today called for a halt of demonization of new members of our community, and a repudiation of racist tropes that undermine not only those fleeing danger, but of our communities overall. “Haitian-Americans and newcomers should not be dehumanized nor ostracized. Our …
CWS on Safeguarding the Right to Asylum at the U.S. Southern Border
August 19, 2024
Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today called for a balanced, less punitive approach to addressing the challenges posed by migration along the U.S. Southern Border. The response to the continued challenges posed by migration along the border must always seek to protect the rights and dignity of all migrants. The increased funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and …
CWS Applauds Push to Enshrine Humanitarian Protections against Discrimination Through NO BAN Act
August 13, 2024
Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today celebrated the reintroduction of the NO BAN Act, legislation that would shield against future attempts to ban entry into the United States on the basis of national origin or religion. The bill would expand immigration protections to prohibit discrimination based on religion and limit executive authority to issue restrictions prejudicial against those displaced from counties …
CWS Celebrates the life of James Morris, Former Member of CWS’ Board of Directors
July 15, 2024
New York City– In honor of the life of James T. Morris at the time of his passing, CWS President Emeritus Rev. John McCullough issued the following statement: “Jim Morris was a consummate humanitarian and ecumenist. He not only lent to CWS the benefit of his global gravitas as leader of the World Food Programme, but also challenged to expand …
CMPP National Board Announces Third Subrecipient Solicitation for Case Management Pilot Program (CMPP)
July 9, 2024
For Immediate Release: July 9, 2024 Contact: cmpp_info@cwsglobal.org CMPP National Board Announces Third Subrecipient Solicitation for Case Management Pilot Program (CMPP) New Yok City– CMPP’s National Board is seeking subrecipients to implement the Case Management Pilot Program, inviting community-based service providers from around the country to apply for funding to provide voluntary case management and associated services to non-detained, noncitizens …
CWS Celebrates Newly Codified Protections for Minors in ORR Care
July 8, 2024
Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today applauds the codification of certain protections for unaccompanied minors in the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Department for Health and Human Services (HHS) has now established the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule—which went into effect on July 1, 2024. CWS strongly supports the move by HHS …
CWS Celebrates Independence Day
July 3, 2024
Washington, D.C.—Church World Service celebrates Independence Day, the birth of the United States and the forging of the most welcoming nation in the world. So as we join barbecues, spend time with our families, and watch fireworks wherever we are, we also honor what brought us here. We are a nation of immigrants, of the displaced, of those seeking a …
Extension of Protected Status for Haitians in the United States will Provide Security and Permanence, and Enrich American Communities
June 28, 2024
Washington, D.C.—CWS today celebrated the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Haitians fleeing violence, economic crisis, and instability at home. Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas’s decision to extend TPS for Haiti will benefit hundreds of thousands of Haitians currently living in the United States, uncertain of their futures and unable to return home. TPS protections for eligible Haitians …