Ante Up for Africa
For the second year in a row, Refugees International is a proud beneficiary of Ante Up for Africa (AUFA), a celebrity poker tournament started in 2006 by poker professional Annie Duke and actor Don Cheadle.
This year's event raised $275,000 to help generate public awareness and assistance for victims of the humanitarian crises in Sudan and DR Congo, bringing the tournament's four-year total to over $4 million.
This year's event raised $275,000 to help generate public awareness and assistance for victims of the humanitarian crises in Sudan and DR Congo, bringing the tournament's four-year total to over $4 million.
March 26, 2010
Dan Glickman became President of Refugees International on April 1, 2010. Dan has a distinguished history in public service where he has devoted much of his career to fighting hunger and working as a champion for underserved people in the U.S. and around the world. While at RI, Dan will focus on strengthening the organization's base of support and providing the strategic vision and leadership to improve RIs ability to compel the worlds leaders to provide clean water, food, health care and other basic assistance to people uprooted by conflict.
Click here to learn more about Dan.
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Report: U.S. Must Increase Support to UN Peacekeepers to Protect Civilians
Washington, D.C. - America has a vital role to play in supporting UN peacekeepers' efforts to protect people during conflict, Refugees International said in a report released today. The Last Line of Defense: How Peacekeepers Can Better Protect Civilians draws on Refugees International's field visits and existing UN studies to outline the challenges peacekeepers face in providing security for people in conflict areas. The report identifies key steps the U.S.
December 16, 2009
Refugees International advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises.
Walk with us. Support our work at http://www.refugeesinternational.org/donate.
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Urge Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Programming and Prevention as Essential Elements of Humanitarian Relief in Darfur and Eastern Chad
The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Room 7226
Washington, DC 20520
Dear Secretary Clinton:
Chad: Changes in Climate Limit Resources For Refugees
Fri, 10/09/2009 - 17:06
Since the creation of the Ken and Darcy Bacon Center for the Study of Climate Displacement, I’ve thought about how displacement caused by climate change fits with the long-term focus of Refugees International -- to advocate for solutions to displacement crises caused by conflicts.
August 11, 2009
Footage from Ante Up for Africa, a celebrity poker tournament atthe World Series of Poker. Ante Up For Africa is a non-profitorganization founded in 2006 by Don Cheadle, Annie Duke and NormanEpstein dedicated to raising money and awareness for Africans in need.Other celebrities in attendance included Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, BradGarrett, Phil Hellmuth, Howard Lederer, Sarah Silverman, and more!
RefugeesInternational was a recipient of part of the proceeds from this year'stournament, along with the ENOUGH Project and others.
RefugeesInternational was a recipient of part of the proceeds from this year'stournament, along with the ENOUGH Project and others.
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June 4, 2010
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May 26, 2010
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April 2, 2010
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March 26, 2010
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December 16, 2009
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August 11, 2009
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July 13, 2009
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May 28, 2009
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February 11, 2009
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February 11, 2009
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December 18, 2008
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December 4, 2008
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October 8, 2008
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July 19, 2008
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Peacekeeping: RI Testifies on Capitol Hill
Thu, 07/30/2009 - 18:01Refugees International was back on Capitol Hill yesterday, as Peacekeeping Advocate Erin Weir testified before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The purpose of the hearing was to discuss the challenges currently facing peacekeeping and possible improvements to the operations, said committee chairman Rep. Howard Berman. A distinguished group of witnesses gathered for the hearing, including Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr.
New Challenges for International Peacekeeping Operations
Testimony of Ms. Erin A. Weir
Peacekeeping Advocate for Refugees International
on the
“New Challenges for International Peacekeeping Operations”
House Foreign Affairs Committee
July 29, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., 2172 RHOB
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.