U.S. Congress and Refugee Organizations Mark 75th Anniversary of Refugee Convention
In Washington, D.C., Jesuit Refugee Service USA, along with several refugee advocacy organizations, commemorated the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention. The event, co-hosted by Senators and Representatives including Richard Durbin and Don Bacon, highlighted the importance of bipartisan support for refugee protection. Speakers, including refugees, shared personal stories and emphasized the need for policies that uphold the right to seek asylum and strengthen the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. The event underscored the U.S.'s historical commitment to refugee protection and the contributions refugees make to American society.