Policy Statements

In the aftermath of the recent tragedy in San Francisco, Church World Service mourns with the family and community of Kathryn Steinle as they experience a tremendous loss. We are praying for peace and an end to senseless acts of violence that are too prevalent in this country. CWS urges all Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives …

Last week, the life of Kathryn Steinle was tragically cut short by a senseless act of gun violence. Today, as united members of the faith community, we offer our heartfelt condolences to Kathryn’s family and friends. We join the broader San Francisco community as we grieve, and pray for peace and healing for all who are impacted by this tragedy. …

As the committee discusses Central American children who are seeking safety, Church World Service urges all Senators to recognize the importance of providing individuals access to life-saving protection. Children, families, women and men are fleeing violence, gang conscription, trafficking and sexual exploitation in the Northern Triangle. In Honduras alone, murders of women and girls have increased by 346 percent, and …

The U.S. and Cuba will open embassies in their respective capitals, ending more than half a century of severed relations between the two countries. We applaud President Obama and President Castro in rightly choosing to look forward toward a future of connection, rather than stay mired in a history of isolation. CWS first worked in Cuba six decades ago and …

Church World Service, a 69-year old humanitarian organization representing 37 Christian denominations, works to assist refugees through protection internationally and by providing resettlement services to help refugees adjust to their new lives and integrate in the United States. The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program is a lifesaving, public-private partnership that helps rescue refugees who have no other means of finding safety. …