Venezuelans were once given a generous welcome in neighboring Colombia. That welcome has frozen under the leadership of President Petro.
Context News: Kenya’s Bold New Shirika Refugee Plan is Model for Future
Kenya plans to turn its giant Kakuma and Dadaab camps into more open and integrated settlements, helping refugees access jobs and services.
+50 National and Local Organizations Launch Campaign to #LetAsylumSeekers Work Faster
Business leaders, faith leaders, state and local leaders, members of Congress, and people seeking safety themselves have come together with a single message: let asylum seekers work.
Let Asylum Seekers Work
The Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act (H.R. 1325) is a commonsense, bipartisan solution that Congress can act on now.
“It’s Time for Us to be Included”: An Assessment of Refugee and Displaced People’s Participation in National Adaptation Planning
States are making progress in planning their responses to climate change, particularly through NAPs; yet, refugees and IDPs are still being overlooked.
Refugees International Welcomes TPS for Venezuelans, Biden Admin Measures that ‘Affirm American Commitment to Humanitarian Protection’
Refugees International welcomes the Biden administration’s announcements yesterday of the extension and redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status and other measures that will enable those who have sought safety in the United States to legally work to support themselves and their families.
Statement for the Record | “Unlocking America’s Potential: How Immigration Fuels Economic Growth and Our Competitive Advantage”
The Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act is a win-win-win for business, state and local governments, and people seeking safety.
Turning Policy into Reality: Refugees’ Access to Work in Rwanda
Shifting away from a model of humanitarian assistance to one of refugee self-reliance will be an economic boon to Rwanda. But it needs to take a more comprehensive approach.
Asylum Seekers in Costa Rica Struggle to Survive as New Decree Restricts Access to Work
A new decree in Costa Rica makes it harder for asylum seekers to access work. The effects of the decree will be felt throughout the region.
Global Lessons for Kenya to Improve Refugees’ Access to Work Permits
As policymakers in Kenya continue to implement the new Refugee Act, they can learn from models other countries have adopted.