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Global Refuge
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Welcoming newcomers since 1939. 🌏 Formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS). President & CEO: @krishvignarajah
Baltimore - Washington, D.C.
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    Global Refuge
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    Jan 17, 2024
    We are thrilled to announce that Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) will now be known to the world & the people we serve as “Global Refuge.” 🌍🎉 New name, same mission. We invite you to learn more: globalrefuge.org/identity #GlobalRefuge #WorkofWelcome
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    Global Refuge
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    Jan 26, 2017
    "Religious Leaders, Groups Are Appalled By Trump’s Immigration Orders" Yes, we are: ow.ly/k9Ps308ov0W
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    Global Refuge
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    Jun 17, 2021
    "@Ilhan is just one of the lawmakers, religious leaders and former refugees who stressed the importance of restoring the United States’ long-standing commitment to resettling refugees Thursday on a virtual panel hosted by @LIRSorg "
    Rep. Ilhan Omar, others encourage US to rebuild refugee resettlement ahead of World Refugee Day
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    Global Refuge
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    Sep 9, 2015
    "Let us not forget what is precious." MT @johngreen New video! Understanding the Refugee Crisis around the world. youtu.be/KVV6_1Sef9M
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    Global Refuge
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    Jun 21, 2021
    Today, we remember the story of one incredible Afghan SIV dad who went through the unimaginable to protect his family. CC: @mattczeller Call on Biden to protect our Afghan allies and their families: votervoice.net/LIRS/campaigns…
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    Global Refuge
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    Oct 15, 2019
    Demonstrators walk to the steps of the Capitol building to demand a return to historic norms of refugee resettlement. #RefugeesWelcome
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    Global Refuge
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    Jul 13, 2019
    We shall overcome... @Lights4Liberty #CloseTheCamps
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    Global Refuge
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    Nov 21, 2019
    “Imagine coming to this country after years of violence, persecution+desperation, only to be told you can't join your family because the state or city must clear new political hurdles in order to welcome you,” -@KrishVignarajah, president and CEO of LIRS yahoo.com/news/agencies-…
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    Global Refuge
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    Sep 20, 2021
    As deportation flights continue, we want to be clear: seeking asylum is legal — and a human right. To deport thousands of people back to unimaginable circumstances, from cataclysmic natural disaster and food insecurity to violence and persecution, is unconscionable.
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    Global Refuge
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    Feb 14, 2022
    Thank you to @EvacOurAllies as well as our friends at @Vets4AmerIdeals, @humanrights1st, @afghan_american, @wartimeallies, @IRAP and more for coming today to D.C. to #Advocate4Afghans
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    Global Refuge
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    Jul 1, 2021
    Rep. @sethmoulton kicks off our #SaveOurAllies rally: fb.me/e/CiZvIu8w
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    Global Refuge
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    Aug 7, 2018
    Press Release: LIRS Receives Generous Gift From The @ELCA to Support Family Reunification Efforts. #FamiliesBelongTogether bit.ly/2OjpplJ
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    Global Refuge
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    Mar 4, 2021
    BREAKING: 568 faith leaders from the @ELCA urge Congress to pass the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 in order to reform our nation's immigration system. Read the full letter at the link below 👇 lirs.org/faith-leaders-…
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    Global Refuge
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    Jul 1, 2021
    Less than 2 hours till our #SaveOurAllies rally! Check out @Vets4AmerIdeals getting ready with us: fb.me/e/CiZvIu8w