Afghanistan already faces one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world and the rights of women and girls are disproportionately impacting their health, safety, and access to lifesaving assistance. The U.S. government must act to ramp up the humanitarian response.
Leading Human Rights Groups Call for Renewed Commitment to Solidarity and Action to Protect Children in Migration at EU Borders
Refugees International joins leading NGOs in calling for solidarity and action to protect children in migration at EU borders.
A People’s Vaccine for Refugees: Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Refugees and other Displaced People
This briefing note, co-authored by 15 different NGOS, addresses some of the challenges faced by displaced people in accessing COVID-19 vaccinations and outlines a way forward.
Joint Statement: Call on the EU to Restore Rights and Values at Europe’s Borders
As European civil society and professional organizations working on asylum, migration, humanitarian assistance and human rights, we are shocked by the continuing humanitarian crisis at the borders between the EU and Belarus, which causes immense suffering and has led to the deaths of at least ten people.
Joint Letter from Civil and Human Rights Organizations Regarding United States Compliance with the Convention against Torture
Refugees International joins humanitarian, human rights and civil society organizations to express concerns about reports that the Biden administration has submitted to human rights treaty monitoring bodies, and to urge the administration to take the steps necessary to comply fully with its international human rights treaty obligations.
NGOs Raise Alarm at Growing Hunger Amongst Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Greece
27 NGOs and civil society organisations warn that a halt to cash assistance for asylum seekers, and the denial of food support to recognised refugees and rejected asylum seekers is creating a hunger crisis in Greece.
NGOs Urge U.S. To Commit to UN Peacekeeping at Upcoming Ministerial
The Partnership for Effective Peacekeeping sent a letter to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan ahead of the upcoming United Nations peacekeeping ministerial to urge increased U.S. support for peacekeeping troops and missions.
Denying Food: Instead of Receiving Protection People Go Hungry on EU Soil
Refugees International joins humanitarian, human rights and civil society organizations and initiatives in expressing concerns about the latest policy implemented by the Greek government that has excluded thousands of people from essential food provision.
Calling for Climate Action on Human Mobility
An agenda for climate change and human mobility at COP26.
Refugees International Comment on DHS and DOJ Notice
Senior U.S. Advocate Yael Schacher submitted a comment in response to a notice of proposed rulemaking by the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice regarding the screening and adjudication of border asylum claims.