The Greek government must immediately halt its use of violence to prevent asylum seekers from entering its country.
Court’s Decision on Remain in Mexico ‘Means Difference Between Life and Death’ for Asylum Seekers
The Ninth Circuit has finally stopped the Remain in Mexico policy that has imperiled so many.
Refugees International Statement on Reported Opening of Turkish Border to Syrian Refugees
Refugees International President Eric Schwartz comments on the reported opening of the Turkish border to Syrian refugees.
South Sudan Transitional Government ‘an Essential Milestone’ Toward Peace
The announcement by South Sudan’s president and opposition leader that they will form a transitional government ahead of their extended deadline is an essential milestone, but it’s not the end of the road toward peace.
For Idlib’s Civilians, the ‘Worst May Be Yet to Come’
A humanitarian catastrophe of unthinkable scale is unfolding before our eyes in northwest Syria.
Refugees International Statement on Trump Administration’s Proposed Humanitarian Relief Cuts
The president’s budget has proposed massive cuts in humanitarian aid and international relief to the most vulnerable around the world.
Expansion of Discriminatory U.S. Travel Ban ‘Unreasonable and Unnecessary’
Statement from Refugees International President Eric Schwartz on the Trump administration’s expansion of the discriminatory U.S. travel ban.
White House Trafficking Event Ignores Diminished Protections for Trafficking Victims
It is ironic and depressing that the Trump administration would pat itself on the back for leading the charge on battling human trafficking while it pursues policies that endanger victims of trafficking and erode hard-won protections for trafficking victims that were authorized by Congress and implemented over the past decade.
EASO Decision to Double Asylum Officers in Greece ‘Encouraging,’ But Due Process Must Not be Sacrificed
Statement from Refugees International Senior Advocate for Women and Girls Devon Cone on the announcement that European Asylum Support Office is doubling its staff in order to speed up processing of asylum claims on the Greek islands.
‘A Game-Changer’ for Rohingya Refugee Youth as Bangladesh Grants Access to Formal Education
Statement from Refugees International Senior Advocate for Human Rights Daniel P. Sullivan on the government of Bangladesh’s move to provide formal education to Rohingya children.