I Welcome — Refugees
Join us to defend the rights of refugees and build welcoming communities.
Amnesty International's "I Welcome" campaign fights for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers. We encourage everyone to welcome refugees into their communities, promoting solidarity and respect for human rights. Join the movement to make a difference.
The right to seek asylum
Every person has the right to enter another country to seek asylum. This is a fundamental human right. Governments must guarantee this right by offering protection to those fleeing persecution and conflict.
Family reunification
Governments have an obligation to allow refugees to reunite with their family members already settled abroad. Family reunification is essential for rebuilding lives and ensuring a safe future for refugees.
Integration and opportunities
Many countries offer work permits to refugees, allowing them to integrate economically and contribute to society. Moreover, universities and schools can offer visas to refugees to start or continue their studies in another country, opening up new opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Healthcare
Refugees with serious health problems can receive lifesaving care if governments grant them visas. Access to healthcare is a fundamental human right that must be guaranteed to all, including refugees.
A movement of welcome
The "I Welcome" campaign has provided a vehicle for the welcome movement, adapted by national offices to their own circumstances. This demonstrates the importance of a flexible and personalised approach to responding to the specific needs of refugees in different communities.
What you can do
- Join the movement of people coming together to welcome refugees.
- Add your voice to a petition, act locally or do something unique to welcome refugees.
- Sign a petition, speak out on refugee rights or join a support group.
- Engage members of Congress to support the 2016 Refugee Protection Act.
USA: stop ICE violence
Amnesty International Italy launches an appeal to stop ICE violence in the United States, particularly the militarised enforcement of immigration rules that has led to serious human rights violations.
Since November 2025, the Trump administration has launched 'Operation Metro Surge', deploying over 3000 federal agents in Minnesota, targeting citizens of Somali origin and other immigrant people. This operation has sparked mass protests, which were met with brutal responses involving excessive use of force, racial profiling and further human rights violations. Two people, Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, were murdered in cold blood in January 2026 for opposing anti-immigration operations. Numerous other cases of violence and abuse have been documented, including arbitrary arrests, threats, use of tear gas against families with children, and using a child as bait.
What Amnesty asks
Amnesty International calls on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to end the militarised enforcement of immigration measures in Minnesota and across the United States. We also call for collaboration with local authorities to investigate all incidents of excessive force, including lethal force, and to bring those responsible to justice. Finally, we call for an end to mass deportations and detentions and the use of racial profiling.
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