Refugees International announces the launch of an expert task force on climate change and migration.
Biden Decision Not to Lift Trump Historic Low Refugee Cap ‘Deeply Disappointing’
The president’s decision to reaffirm the refugee admissions ceiling of his predecessor is deeply disappointing.
Planned U.S. Troop Withdrawal Poses Risks to Afghan Civilians
Refugees International President Eric Schwartz responds to President Biden’s announcement regarding the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.
Myanmar’s Neighbors Must Protect Those Seeking Refuge
Refugees International is deeply concerned about the failure of Myanmar’s neighbors to protect those seeking refuge from the Myanmar military’s February 2021 coup and ongoing attacks on civilians.
Refugees International Concerned by U.S. Agreements with Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala
Refugees International Latin America Advocate Rachel Schmidtke reacts to news that the Biden administration has secured agreements with Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala to put more troops on their borders.
Immediate Action Needed to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Mozambique
Refugees International Senior Fellow Sarah Miller comments on the recent violence and ongoing displacement in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province.
Proposed Closure of Kenya’s Dadaab and Kakuma Refugee Camps ‘Reckless’
Kenya ordered the closure of the Dadaab and Kakuma camps. It also gave UNHCR two weeks to shut down two of the world’s largest refugee camps. These orders are reckless and cruel.
Immediate Assistance Needed as Fire Devastates Rohingya Camp in Bangladesh
Refugees International is deeply saddened by the devastating fire that has destroyed a large part of the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh.
Refugees International Statement on the Five-Year Anniversary of the EU-Turkey Deal
After five years, the European Union and Turkey agreement to manage the crossing of refugees and migrants from Turkey to Greece’s Aegean islands is a failure.
TPS for Venezuelans a ‘Long-awaited, Lifesaving Move’
The Biden administration’s decision today to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans residing in the United States is a long-awaited, lifesaving move.