The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security has decided not to extend the Temporary Protected Status designation for El Salvador, putting many at risk.
Meeting the Urgent Needs of Hurricane Maria Survivors in Puerto Rico
The response to Hurricane Maria was largely uncoordinated and poorly implemented, prolonging the humanitarian emergency on the ground.
U.S. Disastrous Decision to End Participation in the Global Compact on Migration
Refugees International President Eric Schwartz issues a statement as the United States announced its decision to end its participation in the effort to develop a Global Compact on Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.
Displacement and Violence in the Northern Triangle
Following a recent mission to the Northern Triangle region of Central American, Refugees International finds that current conditions require that the United States government not deport Temporary Protective Status beneficiaries from Honduras and El Salvador. Rather, the U.S. should provide alternatives for Honduran and Salvadoran women, men and children to remain in the United States legally.
Two Months Since Hurricane Maria, Terrible Suffering Continues in Puerto Rico
In short, two months after Hurricane Maria pummeled this island, the U.S. response remains too slow and bureaucratic, and lacks transparency and the broad information-sharing that is essential to an effective disaster response.
U.S. Leads International Disaster Assistance Abroad, So Why are We Failing at Home?
For the first time in its 38 year history, Refugees International (RI) is conducting a mission to the United States. Over the next week, my colleagues and I will be in Puerto Rico where eight weeks after Hurricane Maria made a direct hit, urgent humanitarian needs remain unmet.
RI Statement on the New White House Policy Restricting Refugee Admissions
Refugees International issued a statement following the Trump administration’s decision to resume the refugee admissions program with a range of additional security requirements.
Refugees International Statement on Proposed Refugee Resettlement Cuts
Refugees International is deeply disappointed by the Trump Administration’s reported decision to propose a U.S. refugee resettlement ceiling of only 45,000 for FY2018.
For Thousands Left Homeless by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, Urgent Need to Prevent Long-Term Displacement
As the Caribbean, Florida, and Texas face the long road to recovery following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, a window of opportunity exists to mitigate the human displacement created by these large-scale disasters and to build resilience to future events. These two priorities should inform how the United States is responding to these types of disasters. This blog outlines some important lessons that must inform the hurricane response in the future if we are going to keep pace with the increasing impacts of climate change impacts on population displacement:
Secretary of State Tillerson Should Avoid “Meaningless and Misleading” Conclusions in Refugee Admissions Reports
A bipartisan group of former senior U.S. officials today urged Secretary of State Tillerson to ensure that two State Department reports on the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, where were mandated by President Trump, contain key elements to ensure the reports contribute to responsible policy making.