By Caroline Preston

More than 40 charities have called on President Obama to develop a plan for alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Iraq and helping Iraqis who have fled their country because of violence. The charities, which include Refugees International, International Rescue Committee, International Medical Corps, and many others, suggested the strategy ought to include: goals for measuring progress; more support to vulnerable people living in Iraq; aid to Iraqi refugees; and a commitment to resettle more Iraqis in the United States.

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