Refugee Voices: An invitation to listen and learn
In August, we began a new blog series, “Refugee Voices,” through which we aim to uplift the unique perspectives and strengths [...]
Refugee Voices: Yalda Royan advocates for action to end legal limbo for Afghan evacuees
Yalda Royan, an Afghan woman, fled Afghanistan with her daughters in August 2021. A long-time human and women’s rights advocate and a [...]
IRIS welcomes newcomers in multiple languages
In how many different languages can you say “hello” or “welcome?” At Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Services of Los Angeles (IRIS), staff [...]
Two years on, Afghan allies and refugees face uncertainties
August 2023 marks two years since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. What has happened in this time to Afghans who fled or [...]