Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Afghan Alliance released the following statement from Executive Director Molly Gray, in recognition of World Refugee Day:
“Today, June 20, 2025, marks World Refugee Day. Today, all of us at the Vermont Afghan Alliance recognize the strength and courage of those who have been forced to flee their home country because of conflict or persecution. Across Vermont, hundreds of resettled refugees contribute to Vermont’s economy, workforce and vibrancy.
In particular, we want to recognize the more than 600 Afghan refugees across Vermont who had to flee Afghanistan because of their support for U.S. military and diplomatic missions. We also recognize the thousands of refugees, particularly wives and children, still in hiding and awaiting relocation to the United States.
To those we serve: we recognize your strength and courage, we celebrate your resilience, you are not forgotten.”
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