Meet the Win family. They are among just 1 percent of refugees worldwide who are lucky enough to have a chance at resettlement and start a new life in the United States. 

As a political activist in Ethiopia, Yisehak Samage's life became dangerous. He was resettled as a refugee in Baltimore where he bought his first house and dreams of going back to school for a doctorate degree. 

Meet Taghreed and her 9-year-old son Yousif, who share a sweet passion for baking. After fleeing from extremists in Iraq, the family was resettled by the International Rescue Committee in Seattle where Taghreed works as a professional pastry cook.  

Valentina, a 23-year-old psychology student, was forced to flee her home in El Salvador after her family was threatened by gangs. She was resettled by the IRC three years ago in Dallas where she has found hope, strength and courage to start a new life.

Mandy Patinkin, IRC Ambassador, talked with Syrian refugee and new U.S. citizen Shadi Ismail on Instagram Live about why voting matters and the refugee resettlement experience in the U.S. This year, Shadi voted for the first time as an American citizen, casting his ballot in the 2020 presidential election.