After five years of dedicated service to Refugees International, President Eric P. Schwartz announced his departure from the organization effective at the end of August 2022.
Refugees International Statement on the Biden Administration’s Action on Bank Assets and Afghanistan
Refugees International is concerned that the administration’s proposed funding arrangement risks precipitating further suffering of the Afghan people.
A Year On, Biden Admin Must Realize Commitments to Asylum Seekers
One year ago President Biden issued an executive order promising safe and orderly processing for asylum seekers. However, during the last year, well over a million people have been expelled from the border without any access to the promises made by the EO.
One Year Since Coup, Refugees International Calls for Global Action on Myanmar
A year since the junta’s coup, the trajectory of the crisis remains alarming.
Potential Houthi Militia FTO Designation Could Have ‘Devastating Outcome’ for Yemeni Civilians
Refugees International is deeply concerned about reports that the Biden administration may designate the Yemeni Houthi militia as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO).
Reported Coup in Burkina Faso Poses Threat to Civilians
Amid worsening conflict, the reported coup d’état in Burkina Faso could have severe impacts on Burkina Faso’s population, of whom 3.5 million are already in need of humanitarian assistance and 1.7 million are displaced.
Refugees International Statement on Airstrike on IDP Camp in Tigray
Refugees International is deeply saddened by the loss of life during a recent airstrike on a camp for internally displaced people in Tigray.
UN Security Council Resolution 2615 Establishing a Humanitarian Exemption to the 1988 Afghanistan Sanctions Regime
Refugees International welcomes that passage of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1615 on the 1988 Afghanistan sanctions regime.
Report by Espacio Migrante and Haitian Bridge Alliance Recommends New Approach to Migrants and Asylum Seekers in Tijuana
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.