Refugees International joins 57 organizations urging the Senate to establish a Senate Human Rights Commission to save lives, restore freedoms, and protect, respect, and fulfill human rights.
Women Seeking Refuge: Protection and Displacement in 2021
December 8, 2020 This event was hosted by the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. A panel of scholars, practitioners, and policy analysts will convene one month after the 2020 election to discuss the election results and the implications for refugee women in 2021. Featuring: Welcoming remarks by Dr. Bonnie Stabile,…
Critical Policy Advice for President-Elect Biden: Protecting the Forcibly Displaced in Central America
Refugees International outlines critical advice for the Biden administration on humanely responding to migration in the Americas.
Former U.S. Officials Praise Biden National Security Picks for Leadership in Refugee and Migration Affairs
A statement from 14 former U.S. government officials praises President-elect Biden’s proposed senior national security officials for their leadership on refugee and migration affairs.
COVID-19 & Asylum Seekers, Detention Centers & Immigrant Essential Workers at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Refugees International’s Yael Schacher joined the 2020 Physicians for Human Rights National Student Conference for a presentation on “COVID-19 & Asylum Seekers, Detention Centers, & Immigrant Essential Workers at the U.S.-Mexico Border.
Voices from the Border: Detention and the Need for Humane Alternatives
Refugees International hosted its fifth “Voices from the Border” event exploring U.S. immigration detention and the need for humane alternatives.
10 Immediate Priorities for the Protection of Immigrant Children
The next administration must quickly outline its commitment to protecting the safety and well-being of immigrant children. As a coalition of organizations dedicated to children’s rights, safety, health and development, we outline ten immediate actions and priorities.
Refugees International Congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden
Refugees International President Eric Schwartz on the election of Joe Biden as President of the United States.
29 Groups Urge Changes to the FY21 U.S. Refugee Admissions Ceiling and Categories
In response to the historically low U.S. refugee resettlement cap for FY21, a coalition of 29 organizations urge Secretary Pompeo and Secretary Wolf to consider changes to the categorization of refugees.
USAID Acting Administrator Demonstrates Continued Hostility Toward Access to Women’s Health Care
Refugees International criticizes Acting USAID Administrator John Barsa’s October 30th letter to UN Secretary General António Guterres, which demonstrates a continued hostility toward access to sexual and reproductive health services.