From the Office of Public Witness of PC(USA): With the escalation of conflict in Ukraine, we are deeply concerned over the potential humanitarian impact of this conflict on both the people of Ukraine and those refugees and asylum seekers who have sought safety there. UNHCR estimates that around 660,000 refugees have now fled Ukraine to neighboring countries, such as Poland, Hungary, Moldova, Slovakia, and Romania, in the past six days. UNHCR has indicated that at this rate, the situation looks set to become Europe’s largest refugee crisis this century.
Call on Congress to Stand With Vulnerable Ukrainians and Uphold Protections for the Displaced
Now is a critical time to urgently provide humanitarian support to people in Ukraine and refugees in neighboring countries. The escalation of conflict has triggered an immediate and steep rise in humanitarian needs as essential supplies and services are disrupted and civilians flee the fighting. The UN estimates that 12 million people inside Ukraine will need relief and protection, while more than 4 million Ukrainian refugees may need protection and assistance in neighboring countries in the coming months.
We mourn the suffering that mass displacement and humanitarian crisis have caused and acknowledge the pain of Ukrainians and Ukrainian Americans here in the U.S. who fear for their loved ones overseas. Our prayers are with our Ukrainian siblings, their loved ones, and all who aid in their protection. Now is a critical time to take action. Join us in urging Congress to mobilize resources for humanitarian and displacement assistance and to hold the Biden administration accountable to respond to the protection needs of displaced and at-risk populations.
Call on Congress to Stand With Vulnerable Ukrainians and Uphold Protections for the Displaced
This action alert is from the Presbyterian Church (USA) Office of Public Witness Compassion, Peace and Justice Ministries.
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PC(USA) Office of Public Witness
Isaiah 58:6-8
Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice to undo the thongs of the yoke,to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them and not to hide yourself from your own kin? Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly; your vindicator shall go before you, the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.
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