from our blog
January 24
Michel Gabaudan
In advance of the 2012 State of the Union Address, Refugees International's open letter to President Barack Obama highlights the ongoing displacement crisis in the Horn of Africa. We urge President Obama to use his upcoming State of the Union Address to showcase U.S. leadership on this issue and the need for sustained, high-level attention to the plight of those impacted by drought and famine.
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The Burmese government's talk of reform has been greeted with great optimism in Yangon. But those
living in the country's poor, remote ethnic states are much more
cautious.
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Whether it is a young boy in South Sudan fleeing conflict or a family in
Colombia forced to leave a flood ravaged home, Refugees International
makes their voices heard. With your support we can share their stories
with those in power who can help them gain access to food, water,
shelter and protection.
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Thus ends the @mcleoddk stewardship of the @RefugeesIntl twitter feed. My apologies. It will be back to its old self next week. I promise. 1 hour 57 min ago
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Libya: Is a breakdown in order forcing NGOs out? http://t.co/MyyDt2BQ 4 hours 36 min ago
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UNHCR chief Gutteres: situation in Sudan and S. Sudan "massive humanitarian emergency" http://t.co/LKZ9EDtt 6 hours 15 min ago
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International actors must work together to meet emergency needs and provide safe transport to returnees, prioritizing those most vulnerable.
Refugees International (RI) advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises.
We are an independent organization, and do not accept any government or UN funding.
We are an independent organization, and do not accept any government or UN funding.