World Refugee Day: a day to “recognize the lives of refugees and those who are dedicated to helping them.” So many of the people dedicated to helping refugees (and IDPs, asylum-seekers, and the stateless, all of whom are included in the purview of World Refugee Day) are refugees themselves. We normally think of international aid workers as the ones helping the displaced, but in places where access is difficult or dangerous, it’s often a case of refugees helping their own communities.
Shining a Spotlight on Myanmar’s Displaced
Refugees International’s Sarnata Reynolds made remarks at the Oslo Conference on Myanmar’s systematic persecution of Rohingya.
Refugees International’s 36th Anniversary Dinner
Refugees International’s 36th Anniversary Dinner took place at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on the evening of April 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. The event included honoring Journalist Maureen Orth, Senator Chris Coons, Human rights activist Tun Khin, and RI’s founder Sue Morton.
Refugees International’s 36th Anniversary Luncheon
Refugees International’s 36th Anniversary Luncheon was hosted by H.E. Ambassador of Spain Ramon Gil-Casares at his residence on April 28, 2015.
New York Circle Honors Ann Curry
On November 12, 2014, Refugees International supporters gathered in Midtown Manhattan for the 12th Annual New York Circle. The evening included a presentation on RI’s work in Iraq and atime to honor Ann Curry, renowned national and international journalist and recipient of RI’s 2014 Exceptional Service Award. Long-time RI board member Matt Dillon, who presented…
Washington Circle – Hosted by H.E. The Ambassador of Spain
On September 30, 2014, the Washington Circle gathered for dinner at the residence of His Excellency The Ambassador of Spain, Ramón Gil-Casares. As the Honorary Chair of RI’s 36th Anniversary Dinner, the Ambassador spoke of his time serving as the Spanish Ambassador to Sudan and South Sudan. In addition, the evening featured an around-the-world presentation…
Friends in Los Angeles Dive Into Climate Displacement
On June 24, 2014, Refugees International introduced its work to a new audience in Los Angeles. The event, hosted by RI Board Member Sam Waterston and his co-star from HBO’s The Newsroom, Thomas Sadoski, was held at the United Talent Agency in Beverly Hills. The evening highlighted RI’s short film Living on the Edge of…
Refugees International’s 35th Anniversary Dinner
Refugees International’s 35th Anniversary Dinner took place at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on the evening of April 30, 2014 in Washington, DC.
Chicago Supporters Reflect on Twin Tragedies: Iraq & Syria
Friends of Refugees International gathered for the 3rd Annual Chicago Circle at the Arts Club of Chicago on November 14, 2013. The evening featured Kirk W. Johnson – founder of The List Project and author of To Be A Friend Is Fatal. RI staff also shared their experiences working on the crisis in Syria, with a special…