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Toolkit: Mobilizing Against Anti-Refugee/Asylum Legislation in States
Toolkit: Mobilizing Against Anti-Refugee/Asylum Legislation in States
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Building Sponsorship Infrastructure in States: Creating the Conditions for Success
Building Sponsorship Infrastructure in States: Creating the Conditions for Success
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State Executive Best Practice Series: Building Sponsorship Infrastructure in States
State Executive Best Practice Series: Building Sponsorship Infrastructure in States
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More than 100 Business Organizations Sign Onto Council Letter Urging Congress to Reduce the Waiting Period for Asylum Seekers to Obtain Work Permits
More than 100 Business Organizations Sign Onto Council Letter Urging Congress to Reduce the Waiting Period for Asylum Seekers to Obtain Work Permits
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To Improve Mental Health Access, Remove Unnecessary Licensing Barriers for Internationally Trained Newcomers
To Improve Mental Health Access, Remove Unnecessary Licensing Barriers for Internationally Trained Newcomers
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What It Means To Welcome: Refugee Perspectives
What It Means To Welcome: Refugee Perspectives
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2023 Lab State Legislative Session in Review
2023 Lab State Legislative Session in Review
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Women of Refuge Podcast Series
Women of Refuge Podcast Series
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Best Practices for Framing Economic Contributions: Advice from Refugee Leaders to Advance Inclusive Narratives
Best Practices for Framing Economic Contributions: Advice from Refugee Leaders to Advance Inclusive Narratives
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U.S. Likely Voters Strongly Support U.S. Refugee Program Across Party Lines, Republican Support Raises 21 Points When they Know a Refugee
U.S. Likely Voters Strongly Support U.S. Refugee Program Across Party Lines, Republican Support Raises 21 Points When they Know a Refugee
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Majority of U.S. Likely Voters Support Access to Asylum at the U.S. Southern Border
Majority of U.S. Likely Voters Support Access to Asylum at the U.S. Southern Border
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States Lay the Foundation 2023 Summit
States Lay the Foundation 2023 Summit
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Refugee Mental Health: The Policy Landscape and Opportunities for Change
Refugee Mental Health: The Policy Landscape and Opportunities for Change
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Policy Guide: Improving Access to Mental Healthcare for Refugees and Other Displaced People in the United States
Policy Guide: Improving Access to Mental Healthcare for Refugees and Other Displaced People in the United States
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Statement of the Refugee Advocacy Lab: Submitted to the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety
Statement of the Refugee Advocacy Lab: Submitted to the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety
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State Executive Best Practice Series: Building Language Accessibility Infrastructure
State Executive Best Practice Series: Building Language Accessibility Infrastructure
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The 2023 State Playbook: Opportunities to Advance Inclusive Policies
The 2023 State Playbook: Opportunities to Advance Inclusive Policies
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New Research Shows that Americans Who Know a Refugee Overwhelmingly Support the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
New Research Shows that Americans Who Know a Refugee Overwhelmingly Support the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
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A Strong Majority of Americans Support the U.S. Refugee Program, Especially When They Know Someone Who Is a Refugee
A Strong Majority of Americans Support the U.S. Refugee Program, Especially When They Know Someone Who Is a Refugee
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Limited Access: The Landscape of In-State Tuition for Displaced Students
Limited Access: The Landscape of In-State Tuition for Displaced Students
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Welcoming States, Welcoming Refugees: A Policy Guide for the 2023 State Legislative Session
Welcoming States, Welcoming Refugees: A Policy Guide for the 2023 State Legislative Session
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Resource: In-State Tuition Tracker
Resource: In-State Tuition Tracker
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Analysis: Barriers to Accessing In-State Tuition
Analysis: Barriers to Accessing In-State Tuition
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Quarterly State Executive Best Practices Series: Access to Mental Health Services
Quarterly State Executive Best Practices Series: Access to Mental Health Services
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What It Means to Welcome: Refugee Perspectives on the Way Forward
What It Means to Welcome: Refugee Perspectives on the Way Forward
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Quarterly Executive Best Practices Series: K-12 School Enrollment Policy & Practice
Quarterly Executive Best Practices Series: K-12 School Enrollment Policy & Practice
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States Lay the Foundation Summit 2022 - A New Blueprint for Refugee & Immigrant Integration
States Lay the Foundation Summit 2022 - A New Blueprint for Refugee & Immigrant Integration
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2022 State Legislative Session in Review
2022 State Legislative Session in Review
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A Conversation on Best Practices for Engaging with Refugee Leaders: Centering Displaced People in Policy Advocacy
A Conversation on Best Practices for Engaging with Refugee Leaders: Centering Displaced People in Policy Advocacy
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10 Best Practices for Engaging with Refugee Leaders
10 Best Practices for Engaging with Refugee Leaders
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News & Media

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Opinion: Let Asylum Seekers Work
Opinion: Let Asylum Seekers Work
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Empathy and Education Pivotal in Dismantling Islamophobia, Other Bias
Empathy and Education Pivotal in Dismantling Islamophobia, Other Bias
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More than 100 Business Organizations Sign Onto Council Letter Urging Congress to Reduce the Waiting Period for Asylum Seekers to Obtain Work Permits
More than 100 Business Organizations Sign Onto Council Letter Urging Congress to Reduce the Waiting Period for Asylum Seekers to Obtain Work Permits
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What It Means To Welcome: Refugee Perspectives
What It Means To Welcome: Refugee Perspectives
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Investing in refugee resettlement is investing in America’s future. I’m proof of that | Opinion
Investing in refugee resettlement is investing in America’s future. I’m proof of that | Opinion
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Women of Refuge Podcast Series
Women of Refuge Podcast Series
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U.S. Likely Voters Strongly Support U.S. Refugee Program Across Party Lines, Republican Support Raises 21 Points When they Know a Refugee
U.S. Likely Voters Strongly Support U.S. Refugee Program Across Party Lines, Republican Support Raises 21 Points When they Know a Refugee
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This Is The #RefugeeStorytellersCollective
This Is The #RefugeeStorytellersCollective
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Majority of U.S. Likely Voters Support Access to Asylum at the U.S. Southern Border
Majority of U.S. Likely Voters Support Access to Asylum at the U.S. Southern Border
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Opinion: Afghan women refugees like me want a future in Georgia
Opinion: Afghan women refugees like me want a future in Georgia
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Statement of the Refugee Advocacy Lab: Submitted to the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety
Statement of the Refugee Advocacy Lab: Submitted to the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety
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Reeling From Dual Crises, Syria Needs More Than Just Humanitarian Aid
Reeling From Dual Crises, Syria Needs More Than Just Humanitarian Aid
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New Poll: Majority of Americans Support a U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
New Poll: Majority of Americans Support a U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
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After Escaping the Taliban, Afghan Women Face New Education Barrier in the United States
After Escaping the Taliban, Afghan Women Face New Education Barrier in the United States
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#FindTracy - A Refugee Story of Welcome
#FindTracy - A Refugee Story of Welcome
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Refugee Input Must Shape Our Global Response To Refugee Issues
Refugee Input Must Shape Our Global Response To Refugee Issues
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Former Refugees in US to Afghans: 'You Are Not Alone' 
Former Refugees in US to Afghans: 'You Are Not Alone' 
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What It Means to Welcome: Refugee Perspectives on the Way Forward
What It Means to Welcome: Refugee Perspectives on the Way Forward
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In The News: Presidential Determination Letter
In The News: Presidential Determination Letter
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Ahead of Refugee Admissions Announcement, State and Local Officials From All 50 States Urge Investment in Refugee Resettlement
Ahead of Refugee Admissions Announcement, State and Local Officials From All 50 States Urge Investment in Refugee Resettlement
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It’s Time For Louisiana To Show Its Support For Refugees
It’s Time For Louisiana To Show Its Support For Refugees
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Louisiana Welcomes Immigrants
Louisiana Welcomes Immigrants
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A Conversation on Best Practices for Engaging with Refugee Leaders: Centering Displaced People in Policy Advocacy
A Conversation on Best Practices for Engaging with Refugee Leaders: Centering Displaced People in Policy Advocacy
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Kate Brick Joins Refugee Advocacy Lab as Director
Kate Brick Joins Refugee Advocacy Lab as Director
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We Are All America Invests in Refugee Leadership Across the Country
We Are All America Invests in Refugee Leadership Across the Country
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How Colorado is Promoting a More Inclusive Health Workforce
How Colorado is Promoting a More Inclusive Health Workforce
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The Bronx Fire Is A Reminder That The Black Immigrant Experience Can Be Rife With Unfair Barriers
The Bronx Fire Is A Reminder That The Black Immigrant Experience Can Be Rife With Unfair Barriers
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Colorado Groups Work to Make it Easier for International Medical Graduates to Work in Health Care
Colorado Groups Work to Make it Easier for International Medical Graduates to Work in Health Care
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The New Immigration Legal Defense Fund Makes Colorado’s Justice System More Equitable
The New Immigration Legal Defense Fund Makes Colorado’s Justice System More Equitable
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420+ U.S. Businesses from All 50 States Sign ‘Businesses for Refugees Pledge’ Supporting Refugee Inclusion
420+ U.S. Businesses from All 50 States Sign ‘Businesses for Refugees Pledge’ Supporting Refugee Inclusion
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The Lab Brief

  • January & February 2024

    Supporting asylum seekers' access to work permits, welcoming new Lab partners, and championing inclusive state legislation.

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  • 2023 In Review

    A reflection on all we have been able to achieve in 2023 and a reminder that we can reach our goals, especially when we work together.

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  • September & October 2023

    #LetAsylumSeekersWork Campaign, Improving Mental Health Access, What It Means To Welcome: Refugee Perspectives, and more.

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  • The Archive

    Take a look at previous editions of the Lab Brief!

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