100+ organizations welcome the Biden administration’s initial steps to wind down the illegal and cruel Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program.
Newsweek: We Can Welcome Those Seeking Protection at the Border
This op-ed was originally published in Newsweek. In recent weeks, a number of commentators have questioned whether the Biden administration can rescue people and implement humane asylum policies at the U.S. border with Mexico without creating a crisis. Alejandro Mayorkas, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, pushed back on this narrative, calling the situation a…
#WeCanWelcome Asylum Seekers: Meet Jose Murillo
When America rebuilds asylum, families like Jose’s will find safety and thrive.
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.
Humanitarian Priorities for the 117th Congress Webinar
United States Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, President of Refugees International Eric Schwartz, and Refugee Congress Board of Directors Chair Lourena Gboeah discuss the role of the United States Congress in humanitarian support for displaced people.
#WeCanWelcome Asylum Seekers: Meet Mirna Linares
Mirna hopes future asylum-seeking families like hers will never have to suffer cruel treatment and the pain of separation.
The Hill: Climate Change Is Upending Central America—The U.S. Must Take Action
In Central America, the threat of climate displacement is becoming more urgent by the day.
Can Regional Refugee Definitions Help Protect People Displaced by Climate Change in Latin America?
The refugee definition contained in the Cartagena Declaration provides some protection for climate displaced people in Latin America.
Foreign Policy: The United States Should Give Fleeing Uighurs a Home
Washington has already taken steps to help Uighurs facing persecution, but it must do more.
Refugees International Welcomes Biden Move to Welcome Refugees This Year
Refugee resettlement saves lives, bolsters U.S. national security, supports our allies, and enriches our communities in countless ways.