WAAA National Refugee Advocacy Days
We Are All America—alongside refugee and immigrant leaders from the Refugee and Immigrant Leadership Table and national partners—will convene our annual National Refugee Advocacy Days from Monday, September 8, through Friday, September 12, 2025. This week of virtual advocacy will empower directly impacted community leaders and grassroots partners to meet with members of Congress and advocate for just and humane refugee and asylum policies.
Our Goals
- Direct Advocacy: Empower refugee and immigrant leaders to speak directly with members of Congress.
- Education and Support: Inform lawmakers about the value of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program and build bipartisan backing.
- System Rebuilding: Push for strengthened refugee resettlement and asylum systems in the United States.
Who Should Join
- Refugees and immigrants
- National and local partners
- Resettlement agencies
- New Americans
- Faith leaders and veteran allies
- Anyone committed to refugee and immigrant justice
If you’d like to represent your state and meet virtually with your congressional offices, please RSVP by Thursday, July 31, 2025.
When and Where
Legislative meetings will occur virtually from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time, September 8–12.
Each participant will join 2–3 meetings, approximately 30 minutes each, scheduled with a small group of constituents from their state. All congressional visits will be held virtually via Zoom or phone. You’ll meet directly with the offices of your U.S. Senators and House Representatives.
Why It Matters
Lawmakers need to hear directly from the refugee and immigrant communities they represent. Sharing your lived experience and local perspective helps shape federal policy and builds a more welcoming and just America.
