06/14/2026
I’m so honored to participate in Refugee Leadership Forum 2026, organized by Refugee Council USA as part of Advocacy Days.
The forum brought together refugee leaders from across the country to discuss current policy changes, advocacy strategies, and ways to engage with elected officials on issues affecting our communities. We discussed how to share our personal stories in a way that helps policymakers better understand the real impact of their decisions on refugee and immigrant communities.
As a member of the Ukrainian community in the United States, this was especially important to me. Many Ukrainians continue to face challenges related to humanitarian programs, re-parole applications, work authorization renewals, and long-term stability in the U.S. Learning how to communicate these concerns effectively and bring them directly to decision-makers is a valuable opportunity.
The following days were dedicated to meetings with senators, members of Congress, and representatives from their offices, where participants advocated for issues affecting their communities.
Thank you to RCUSA for bringing together these great people from across the country and creating space for learning and collaboration.
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