Celebrities, world leaders, members of Congress, artists, authors, and more have joined the call that we need to welcome refugees fleeing Afghanistan after the U.S. military withdrawal.
Refugees International Letter to President Biden Urges Immediate Action to Protect Afghans at Risk
Letter from Refugees International President Eric Schwartz to U.S. President Joeseph R. Biden, urging immediate action to protect the lives of Afghans at risk.
Statement by Refugees International President Eric P. Schwartz on Establishing a Humanitarian Corridor Out of Afghanistan
The rapidly developing situation in Afghanistan, including the imminent siege of Kabul, requires swift action and humanitarian diplomacy from the United States.
NGOs Urge the EU to Cease Deportations to Afghanistan
Amid the deteriorating security situation, we call on all European countries to stop deportations to Afghanistan, ensure access to protection for Afghans on their territory, and focus on measures to prevent a further escalation of violence inside Afghanistan.
Just Security: Afghanistan is Facing a Humanitarian Crisis. The U.S. Must Help.
The U.S. withdrawal will likely exacerbate Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis, and little has been done to prepare for this eventuality.
Alliance for Peacebuilding | U.S. Policy in Afghanistan: What Withdrawal Means for Afghan Women & the Future
Refugees International’s Hardin Lang joined the Alliance for Peacebuilding for a conversation on U.S. policy in Afghanistan and what withdrawal means for Afghan women.
Planned U.S. Troop Withdrawal Poses Risks to Afghan Civilians
Refugees International President Eric Schwartz responds to President Biden’s announcement regarding the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.
Donors Must Recommit to Afghanistan
Donors will need to recommit to Afghanistan by pledging generously in Geneva this week. The future of millions of Afghans depends on it.
Amid Rising Insecurity and COVID-19, Meet Afghanistan’s Funding Needs
This week’s 2020 Afghanistan Donor Conference in Geneva is taking place amid a backdrop of surging hostilities and devastating waves of COVID-19 infections. Donors must step up to fulfill the country’s humanitarian needs and save prospects for peace.
Joint Statement | Afghanistan is Not Safe: The Joint Way Forward Means Two Steps Back
Refugees International signed a joint statement expressing concern that the EU’s disproportionate focus on returning and deporting Afghans from Europe will continue to shape negotiations on the prolongation of the Joint Way Forward (JWF).