There is a lot good in Pres. Biden’s order restoring the US refugee program today. Let me note a few items that stand out to me (possibly esoteric.) 1/x
The call to make the program accessible to victims of gender violence is important. As I am sure the WH knows, this will require further action by the AG to revoke and revise the Sessions/Barr mutilations of asylum and refugee law. 2/x
The interest in climate change migration is interesting, just in the sense of it being put on the agenda. I would note that there are many victims of violence who have also been excluded from refugee law. Biden should look at that, too. 3/x 
Community sponsorships for refugee resettlement would be very positive. They’re used in Canada and Australia. I’ve seen them help many. And they foster a personal connection with refugees in the host community. 4/x
Finally, this gave me a smile. Early in my career in the Middle East, I fought with UNHCR @Refugees offices to accept the right to representation in refugee status determination and resettlement interviews. Good to the the USA on the right side of the issue (in 2021). 5/end
(Good to *see)
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