Press Releases

Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today condemned the decision by the government of Pakistan to expel Afghan refugees back to danger in Afghanistan. Thus far, over 70,000 Afghans have been forced to return to potential retaliation from the Taliban after receiving deportation orders dated by October 31. These actions will gravely impact the safety of Afghan refugees, who continue to suffer …

Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today called for an immediate ceasefire and the end of the blockade on Gaza to ensure urgent access to humanitarian supplies including food, medicine, and fuel in Gaza as violence continues to escalate during the conflict between Hamas and the State of Israel. The call comes after a week of increasing bloodshed that has led to …

For Immediate Release: October 12, 2023 Contact: media@cwsglobal.org CWS Mourns Lives Lost in Horrific Attacks in Israel and Palestine, Calls for End to Violence and Protection of Vulnerable Families  Washington, DC – Following horrific attacks by Hamas this weekend, resulting in the murder of hundreds of Israeli civilians and the escalation of counter attacks by the State of Israel killing …

Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today expressed its alarm and heightened concern over an announcement by the Biden administration that it will waive public health and environmental laws to begin construction of a border wall in Starr County, TX. The announcement comes on the tail of President Biden coming to an agreement with the authoritarian regime in Venezuela to begin deporting …

Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today expressed its frustration over the likely shutdown of the federal government on October 1st. The organization—which is one of ten national refugee resettlement agencies working with the State Department, Congress, and the White House to aid the world’s most vulnerable—has watched with concern as political divisions have led to a stalemate in governance. CWS calls …