IRAP | International Refugee Assistance Project

Tell Congress to Bring Our Afghan Allies to Safety!

Make your voice heard and sign our petition to ensure that those who helped protect our U.S. military and diplomats in Afghanistan will be able to reach safety. It’s time to keep our promise!
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IRAP Publishes New Report Debunking "Extreme Vetting"

Learn more about how the Trump administration has weaponized "extreme vetting" measures to grind refugee resettlement to a virtual halt and target Muslim refugees in particular.
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State & Local Elected Officials Send the Message #RefugeesWelcome

More than 500 bipartisan state & local elected officials from all 50 states and D.C. signed a letter to the President urging him to set a robust refugee resettlement goal for fiscal year 2021.
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A Refugee's Journey

This World Refugee Day, let’s remind the world that when refugees leave their homes behind and put their lives on hold, it’s for a reason. Our new animation, A Refugee’s Journey, tells just one of those stories.
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Shine a Light on Refugees and Displaced People

More than ever, the world needs bold and innovative ways to address forced displacement.
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The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) mobilizes legal resources to advocate for refugees and displaced people to find pathways to safety.
IRAP in the Courts

The court rulings blocking the Muslim bans have demonstrated the need to turn to the judicial branch to check executive abuse of power. In order to be able to quickly respond to executive overreach, IRAP has created our own in-house litigation shop and will continue to aggressively litigate in support of refugees’ and immigrants’ rights.
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Click here to read IRAP’s response to COVID-19

The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) provides legal advocacy for refugees and displaced people in need of a safe place to call home. We work with our clients to identify and navigate pathways to safety through free direct legal representation, systemic advocacy, and litigation.

Everyone should have a safe place to live and a safe way to get there.

How you can help:

Direct those in need to our Legal Info page.

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Advocacy at the Systemic Level

The Next Generation of Lawyers

The Ibrahims’ Story: Children in Iraq Denied Resettlement

Farah’s Story

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How You Can Help

Donate

IRAP leverages every $1 donated into $10 of legal assistance. Your tax-deductible gift will have a profound impact on a truly global humanitarian crisis that demands bold and decisive action.

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Volunteer

Learn how you can get involved in our work and help bring refugees to safety.

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Raise Your Voice

Add your name to our list of grassroots advocates. We’ll reach out when our policy efforts demand urgent action, with instructions on how to make your voice heard.