As European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini visits Washington, D.C. this week, the issue of international protection for refugees should top her agenda.
Q&A on President Trump’s Refugee Ban
Following the announcement of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order halting the entrance of refugees into the United States, Refugees International has assembled the follow Q&A on the refugee ban to help clarify the Order’s reach and impact.
The Trump Administration Executive Order on Refugees
Refugees International strongly condemns President Donald Trump’s Executive Order targeting refugees fleeing war and persecution across the globe.
Letter on the Nomination Hearings of Rex Tillerson and Nikki Haley
Looking toward the confirmation hearings for Secretary of State Designate Rex Tillerson and UN Ambassador Designate Nikki Haley, a coalition of U.S.-based international humanitarian and development organizations write to ask the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to elevate the value of U.S. global engagement.
Letter to President Trump on Prioritizing Women and Girls
Our organizations represent hundreds of thousands of Americans, thought leaders, program implementers, and business leaders currently advancing rights and opportunities for women and girls, global development, and humanitarian assistance for peace and security around the world. While our organizations bring differing perspectives, and employ different methods in our work, one thing that unites us is our commitment to advancing gender equality, and the empowerment and human rights of all women and girls.
A Battle Not Yet Over: Displacement and Women’s Needs in Post-Peace Agreement Colombia
After 50 years of brutal war, the peace agreement between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army is cause to celebrate.
A Battle Not Yet Over: Displacement and Women’s Needs in Post-Peace Agreement Colombia
After 50 years of brutal war, Colombia’s peace agreement is cause to celebrate.
Refugees International Statement on the Election of Donald Trump
As the country comes together and moves forward following the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States, Refugees International reaffirms its commitment to work on behalf of the world’s 65 million refugees and displaced people.
Statement on the Death of Wilmar Córdoba
Refugees International is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Wilmar Córdoba, son of Marino Córdoba, the president of the National Association of Displaced Afro-Colombians (AFRODES).
Beyond the Nobel Peace Prize
While today’s Nobel Peace Prize announcement importantly acknowledges Colombia’s considerable efforts to end its 50-year civil war, the future of the agreement and more importantly, the future of the Colombian people is now in question.