In the context of a conference addressing security, it is appalling that the Administration’s public statements about the conference have not specifically addressed the critical need to protect the lives of women, men, and children being returned to Central America.
At UNGA, as President Trump Goes it Alone, the World Moves On
Members of the global community – including governments, civil society, and the private sector – are moving forward to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges, with or without U.S. government leadership.
At UNGA, President Trump Fails to Demonstrate U.S. Leadership on Global Humanitarian Assistance
Refugees International is deeply disappointed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s failure to credibly demonstrate U.S. leadership of global humanitarian assistance in his speech to the UN General Assembly.
At UNGA, 5 Things President Trump Must Do to Restore U.S. Leadership on Humanitarian Assistance
Refugees International outlines five steps the president must take to transform his rhetoric about U.S. humanitarian leadership into reality.
Refugees International Statement on U.S. FY 2019 Refugee Admissions Ceiling
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s announcement of a refugee ceiling of 30,000 is appalling, and it continues this administration’s rapid flight from the proud U.S. tradition of providing refuge to those fleeing persecution around the world.
Hurricane María’s Survivors: “Women’s Safety Was Not Prioritized”
Insufficient protocols were in place to ensure that women were protected during and after Hurricane María.
Closing Off Asylum at the U.S.-Mexico Border
The Trump administration is engaged in a sustained campaign against vulnerable women, men, and children seeking asylum in the United States.
Amid Hurricane María Disaster in Puerto Rico, Strong Community Leaders Emerge
In the face of insufficient assistance from federal and Puerto Rican authorities in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, ordinary people have stepped up to become strong community leaders—ultimately strengthening community resilience and self-reliance. Yet they are largely being left out of recovery plans.
Holding Myanmar’s Military to Account—Why We Must and How We Can
As we mark the first anniversary of the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya minority from Myanmar, it is clear that too little has been done to support, protect, and provide for this marginalized community. Now, accountability is urgently needed to provide a sense of justice to the Rohingya, to act as a deterrent against further…
RI Challenges FEMA Move to Pull Up Stakes in Puerto Rico While Island Still Struggles to Recover
Refugees International is deeply concerned that FEMA is prematurely winding down its disaster support for Puerto Rico as hurricane season gets underway.