Asylum Seekers in Costa Rica Struggle to Survive as New Decree Restricts Access to Work
A new decree in Costa Rica makes it harder for asylum seekers to access work. The effects of the decree will be felt throughout the region.
August 24, 2023
Martha Guerrero Ble
Advocate (She/Her)
Martha Guerrero Ble is an advocate for Refugees International where she focuses on expanding labor market access to refugees. Martha is a graduate from Georgetown’s Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS), where she focused on the intersection of development and humanitarian issues. During her studies, Martha interned at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Myanmar, where she worked in labor displacement and skills development programs. Prior to Georgetown, Martha focused on leveraging the private sector towards development outcomes. She worked with female-led startups in Mexico City, helping them to kickstart their businesses. Martha also worked at the Organization of American States (OAS), where she helped create a public-private partnership to promote connectivity and education in the Americas. Originally from Tampico, Mexico, Martha received her bachelor’s in international business from the Tec de Monterrey.
Publications by the Author
The World Bank Evolution Must Prioritize Forced Displacement
As it navigates some of the world's most complex issues, the World Bank must get its approach to forced displacement right.
April 27, 2023
New Study: Refugees Restricted from Working in At Least 32 Countries, Limiting their Ability to Support Themselves and Contribute to Host Country
Refugees’ right to work has been repeatedly affirmed in international law, yet in practice the majority of the world’s refugees live in countries that substantially restrict those rights, according to...
July 28, 2022
Una oportunidad para el cambio: argumentos a favor de la inclusión económica de los venezolanos en Riohacha
El caso de Riohacha, donde se enfrentan una amplia gama de desafíos de desarrollo, seguridad y humanitarios, muestra la necesidad de mayores soluciones para acoger e integrar a los venezolanos...
June 6, 2022
An Opportunity for Change: The Case for Economic Inclusion of Venezuelans in Riohacha
The case of Riohacha, where a wide range of development, security, and humanitarian challenges collide, showcases the need for greater solutions to host and integrate forcibly displaced Venezuelans throughout Colombia.
May 26, 2022
Devex: Pakistan Needs a Refugee Compact to Support Afghans
Pakistan is hosting more and more displaced Afghans. Here's what must be done.
November 23, 2021
As Canada Hosts Venezuela Donor Conference, the World Must Step Up
The international community has yet to provide enough support for countries hosting displaced Venezuelans.
June 14, 2021
Thomson Reuters Foundation: What Nations Can Learn from Colombia’s Integration of Venezuelans
Colombia will now give temporary protective legal status to most of the 1.8 million forcibly displaced Venezuelans in the country.
March 18, 2021
Refugees International Welcomes Colombia’s Commitment to Regularize Displaced Venezuelans
Refugees International applauds Colombia’s commitment to regularize displaced Venezuelans and allow them the right to work for ten years.
February 8, 2021
El Espectador: La doble lucha de los venezolanos en Colombia
Para los que trabajan informalmente y con poca seguridad laboral, la perdida de empleo fue casi garantizada en la pandemia, por lo que es necesario tomar acciones concretas para eliminar...
December 18, 2020
