Sunday, February 7, 2021

Church World Service Celebrates Executive Action to Restore Life-Saving Refugee Resettlement Program

CWS Celebrates Executive Action to Restore Life-Saving Refugee Resettlement Program

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“Today is a great day for refugee families seeking safety and the countless American communities who want to welcome them. Our resettlement program should be rooted in compassion and fairness, and today’s order is an important first step to ensuring that it is,” said Rick Santos, President and CEO of Church World Service. “While this is an important step, there is more to be done. The administration must now take additional action, by raising the refugee resettlement goal for this year and by rebuilding this vital system at home and abroad, so the United States can return to its role as a global humanitarian leader during this crisis.”

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