Drawing on the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) experience supporting asylum seekers and refugees, we find that the reception approaches that work for people seeking protection, host communities, and asylum systems, embrace five key principles: dignity, sustainability, coordination and responsibility sharing, fairness, and benefit for all.

The United States has long been a beacon of hope for refugees fleeing war and persecution. Until now. Use this postcard to let your elected officials know why you oppose President Trump's order halting the U.S. refugee resettlement program.