Refugees International welcomes the announcement that humanitarian aid will immediately be allowed into Tigray.
Refugees International Mourns the Passing of Madeleine Albright, a Former Refugee and Champion of Human Rights
Madeleine Albright was a champion of human rights and democracy, and she was a stalwart advocate for these principles throughout her distinguished career.
Taliban Decision to Delay Girls’ Return to School ‘A Huge Blow’
The announcement by the Taliban to delay reopening girls’ secondary schools, is a huge blow to the rights and well-being of Afghan girls.
U.S. Genocide Designation for Rohingya a ‘Profoundly Meaningful Step’ Toward Justice
The United States will finally recognize the crimes committed against the Rohingya people for what they are: genocide and crimes against humanity.
Statement from Warsaw by Refugees International President on the Crisis in Ukraine
A statement from Warsaw by Refugees International President Eric P. Schwartz on the crisis in Ukraine.
Refugees International Calls on Biden Admin to Implement Court’s Title 42 Ruling
Refugees International welcomes today’s unanimous decision by a federal appeals court prohibiting summary expulsion of those seeking refuge at the U.S. southern border to places where they face persecution or torture.
Russian War Crimes in Ukraine
Refugees International strongly supports the decision of the International Criminal Court prosecutor to proceed to open an investigation into war crimes in Ukraine.
IPCC Report Warns of Climate Crisis’ Impact on Displacement, Humanitarian Emergency
The latest report from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) paints a grim picture: the magnitude of existing and coming climate change impacts is much larger than previously acknowledged.
Rohingya Genocide Trial Sends Important Signal
Refugees International Deputy Director for Africa, Asia, and the Middle East Daniel P. Sullivan comments on the Rohingya genocide trial.
Refugees International Warns of Displacement and Suffering in Russia’s War with Ukraine
As efforts to deter Russia fail, governments of the world must be prepared to provide assistance and protection for the Ukrainian people who are forced to flee, as well as those who may become civilian victims of military action.