A report released today by two important organizations describes how policies at the U.S.-Mexico border have made communities of asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants in Tijuana vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19.
Statement by Refugees International President Eric Schwartz on the Passing of Fred Hiatt, Washington Post Editorial Page Editor
We at Refugees International are heartbroken by the death of Fred Hiatt, and we offer our most sincere condolences to his family and his many friends.
Refugees International Statement on Biden Administration’s New Remain in Mexico Policy
Refugees International is deeply concerned by the Biden administration’s announcement that it will begin a new Remain in Mexico program.
EU Must Uphold Access to Fair Asylum Procedures
The European Commission’s proposal to allow EU Member States to derogate from standard asylum procedures in view of the situation at the EU-Belarus border is a disproportionate response that risks undermining individuals’ access to a fair asylum process.
New Research Suggests Kenyan Government Isn’t Doing Enough to Support Economic Inclusion of Refugees
Researchers at Refugees International and the Center for Global Development find that Kenyan policies limiting refugees’ right to work, freedom of movement, and access to financial services in turn increase vulnerability and poverty among refugees.
Refugees International Welcomes Kenya’s Refugees Bill
Refugees International welcomes Kenya’s new Refugees Bill, which was signed into law today.
420+ U.S. Businesses from All 50 States Sign ‘Businesses for Refugees Pledge’ Supporting Refugee Inclusion
420+ U.S. businesses of all sizes from all 50 states have signed onto the Businesses for Refugees pledge, a campaign effort to bring together businesses across the United States to unite and show support for refugees.
Refugees International President Eric Schwartz Welcomes Biden Administration’s Memo to End ‘Remain in Mexico’
The Biden administration’s new memo to terminate the Remain in Mexico program is one step towards an asylum system that builds back better.
Refugees International on Today’s White House Climate and Migration Report
The White House Climate and Migration Report offers a valuable assessment of policy challenges, but it falls short on detailed recommendations to tackle the inevitable for many: forced migration due to climate factors.
Blinken’s Trip to Colombia an Opportunity for U.S. Leadership on Regional Protection
U.S. Secretary Blinken has an important opportunity to show that the United States is committed to regional leadership on migration and protection during his trip to Colombia this week.