Policy Advocacy for Refugees
At Compass 4 Humanity, we are dedicated to advocating for policies that support and protect refugees in key states across the U.S. and provinces in Canada. Our efforts focus on ensuring access to essential services, legal protections, and resettlement opportunities.
We actively support policies such as:
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California: Assembly Bill 1368 (AB 1368)
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Texas: Senate Bill 200 (SB 200)
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Pennsylvania: House Bill 1045 (HB 1045)
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New York: Senate Bill S3071
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Florida: House Bill 1451 (HB 1451)
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Louisiana: Senate Bill 89 (SB 89)
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Oregon: House Bill 2508 (HB 2508)
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​Ontario: Bill 47
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​British Columbia (BC): Refugee Assistance Program Expansion
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Quebec: Bill 9
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Expands access to legal services for refugees and asylum seekers, ensuring they receive proper representation.
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Provides state-funded healthcare options for refugee families to enhance medical support.
Strengthens anti-discrimination protections in housing and employment for refugees.
Expands access to education and job training programs for refugees and asylum seekers.
Establishes a state-funded legal defense program for asylum seekers facing deportation.
Creates a statewide initiative to provide mental health support for refugees and immigrants.
Increases funding for refugee housing assistance and integration programs.
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​Improves access to healthcare services for refugee claimants and protected persons.
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​Enhances provincial support for refugee resettlement and integration.
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Strengthens legal protections for asylum seekers and fast-tracks work permits for eligible refugees.
Canadian Advocacy Efforts
Statewide and International Advocacy
Beyond these regions, our interns conduct in-depth research on existing refugee protections in their respective states and provinces, working to identify gaps in support. They then advocate to their lawmakers for additional protections, such as expanded social services, improved legal pathways, and anti-discrimination measures.
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For interns from countries where advocacy rights are limited, we provide opportunities to focus on underserved areas that may not receive as much attention from other team members. This ensures that refugee communities in overlooked regions receive the support and policy attention they need.
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Additionally, our interns from Afghanistan and Tajikistan have taken the lead in advocating for refugee protections in Alberta, Canada, and Oregon, USA. Their efforts focus on strengthening policies that provide safe resettlement options, legal assistance, and access to education and employment opportunities for displaced individuals in these regions.
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Through these initiatives, Compass 4 Humanity remains committed to fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for refugees, both in the United States and internationally.