WAAA National Advocacy Days

2024 Impact Report

Each year, with the help of our National Table Leaders, our State organizers, and our partners, WAAA trains, mobilizes and organizes around 300 grassroots refugee and immigrant leaders to advocate effectively. These leaders will convene for the National Refugee Advocacy Days during the August Recess while members of Congress are in their home states. Meetings will take place in person.

Thanks to the support of our partners, our 2024 National Refugee Advocacy Days took place from Monday, August 12th, to Friday, August 16th, 2024. Over 255+ immigrant and refugee leaders participated, accompanied by 40 delegation leads. These leaders engaged in 76 meetings with members of Congress, effectively conveying the concerns and needs of refugee and immigrant communities directly to policymakers.

You can read the 2024 WAAA National Advocacy Import Report here.

For 2024, we are thrilled to announce the We Are All America National Refugee Advocacy Days, scheduled during the August Recess from Monday, August 12th to Friday, August 16th, 2024. During this crucial period, members of Congress will be in their home states, providing an excellent opportunity for direct advocacy. Our goal is to engage refugee and immigrant leaders, along with our national and local partners, in advocating for the rebuilding and strengthening of the US Refugee Resettlement Program and Asylum System.

How to get involved? If you want to join us for the advocacy days, sign up via the RSVP form by Friday, July 12th, 2024. Legislative visits will be scheduled between 9 am and 5 pm (local time), and participants are expected to attend 1-3 meetings.

When is it? Legislative visits will be scheduled between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Monday, August 12th, to Friday, August 16th, 2024. Participants are expected to attend only 2-3 congressional meetings. Meeting organizers will accommodate scheduling conflicts to the best of their ability.

Why participate? By participating in the National Refugee Advocacy Days, you can:

  • Develop leadership skills in advocacy and community organizing.
  • Advocate for pro-refugee and asylum legislation.
  • Hold policymakers accountable for rebuilding and strengthening the US Refugee Resettlement Program.
  • Make a meaningful impact on refugee policy at the federal level.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard and stand in solidarity with refugees and immigrants! Together, we can create positive change and build a more welcoming and inclusive America. Join us for We Are All America National Refugee Advocacy Days and join the movement for refugee and immigrant rights.