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Building on the Success of 2011
Tue, 01/03/2012 - 17:50Happy New Year, from all of us at Refugees International! Before we start tackling the challenges of 2012 – and there will be many – we bring you a brief wrap-up of all things RI from the year gone by.
First, "RI in 2011: By the Numbers":
A well-deserved honor for a fallen colleague
Wed, 08/31/2011 - 14:37
On August 20th, I had the honor of attending on behalf of Refugees International an award presentation by the organization Sassoferratesi nel Mondo for the late Yvette Pierpaoli, a former advocate here at RI. Sassoferrato, a picturesque ancient town in central Italy, chooses to honor its ancestors who have distinguished themselves in their fields of work with the presentation of the Monte Strega Award. This year, Yvette Pierpaoli was the posthumous winner.
Jackson Hole: Raising Awareness and Taking Action
Fri, 08/19/2011 - 10:00
Last week, friends of Refugees International gathered at the home of Veronica and Gary Silberberg in Jackson Hole – the heart of Wyoming's stunning mountain landscape. More than 40 guests joined RI to participate in the 8th Annual Jackson Hole Circle event where RI President Dr. Michel Gabaudan provided an update on the state of the world’s refugees. Year after year, informed and compassionate individuals take a break from their busy summer schedules to show their enthusiasm and support for RI’s lifesaving work for refugees around the world.
RI Mourns the Death of Senator Hatfield
Fri, 08/12/2011 - 10:53
Thirty-one years ago when the founders of Refugees International were looking for a friend and ally to help the refugees of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, they discovered Senator Mark Hatfield. The former governor of Oregon was a committed and compassionate champion of the poor and persecuted.
Honoring Humanitarian Action
Tue, 05/10/2011 - 17:00"Refugees are those without a lobby. It's an American tradition and our responsibility to step up on behalf of those who are displaced," Governor Richardson told CNN's Wolf Blitzer at Refugees International's 32nd Anniversary Gala on Thursday night. (You can view photos of the evening here.)
Guest Blogger Emily Putze Writes About RI's Summer Event by the Sea
Wed, 08/18/2010 - 00:00Friends of Refugees International came together last Wednesday, in the beautiful beach-side setting of Nantucket. Around eighty people joined together that night, to learn more about refugee crises around the world, with a particular focus on the current situation in Sudan, and RIs advocacy efforts.
A Tribute to Patricia Cronan
Tue, 07/13/2010 - 10:50
At first glance, one might have had the impression that Patricia Cronan, at best, tolerated her daughter Trish's passion for refugees.
Pat could seem blunt-- puffing on her cigarette, with a skeptical, "I've seen most of life" expression which was true, having raised six daughters and two sons, while also supporting her husband's work.
Pat could seem blunt-- puffing on her cigarette, with a skeptical, "I've seen most of life" expression which was true, having raised six daughters and two sons, while also supporting her husband's work.
Ante Up for Africa: Raising money and awareness with poker
Thu, 07/08/2010 - 09:16When the average person thinks about Las Vegas, they probably do not associate this resort city with charity and generous action to support people in devastated African countries. Yet this past weekend, hundreds of people turned up to support Ante Up for Africa, the poker tournament with the sole purpose of raising awareness and funds to end human suffering and atrocities happening in Sudan, Chad and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Internally Displaced: Not an Afterthought
Fri, 07/02/2010 - 08:51
On Wednesday June 30th, the Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement hosted a discussion on how the United States can improve its humanitarian response to crises that leave large numbers of people displaced in their own countries. There are currently 25 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) worldwide who have been uprooted by violence or political persecution.
World Refugee Day: Time for a new paradigm?
Fri, 06/18/2010 - 15:35
Sunday, June 20 is World Refugee Day, the annual date on which we celebrate the courage and tenacity of refugees worldwide, and reflect on the massive gaps that remain in responding fully to their needs. This year, more than ever perhaps, is a good opportunity to reflect on whether the iconic image of the refugee – an African woman with several children at her feet posing in front of a tent with her meager belongings – conveys refugee reality adequately.
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.