Refugees International announced today that more than 50 NGOs and human rights organizations have signed on to its petition urging U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to call Myanmar’s crimes against the Rohingya what they are: genocide.
As Thousands Flee, Myanmar’s Threat of Clearance Operations a ‘Disturbing Echo’ of Recent Atrocities
Myanmar’s new threat of “clearance operations” is a disturbing echo of recent atrocities committed against the Rohingya minority and a reminder of the risks of ongoing impunity.
‘Kindness is Part of Healing’: How One Rohingya Refugee is Providing Care Amid COVID-19
Abdul Hamid, a Rohingya refugee, was stateless for nearly two decades before he found a home in the United States. Now amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Abdul works as a medical translator.
Myanmar: Call to End Human Rights Abuses and Accountability for COVID-19
Refugees International joins 63 other non-governmental organizations in the United States who are concerned about the dire human rights and humanitarian situation on the ground in Myanmar, particularly in light of COVID-19.
84 Groups Call on Malaysia to Address Violent Threats and ‘Hate Speech’ against Rohingya Community
84 organizations urge the government of Malaysia to act immediately to address the recent proliferation of ‘hate speech’ and violent threats against the Rohingya community and to ensure that incendiary rhetoric does not trigger discriminatory acts or physical attacks.
Safeguarding Asia’s Most Vulnerable During COVID-19
Refugees International’s Daniel P. Sullivan joined the Heritage Foundation for a conversation on safeguarding vulnerable populations in Asia amid the pandemic.
New Dark Chapter as Rohingya Refugees Remain Stranded at Sea
Senior Advocate for Human Rights Daniel Sullivan responds to the news that hundreds of Rohingya refugees remain stranded at sea in dire conditions.
The State of Myanmar Has Committed Genocide against the Rohingya People
We believe that the state of Myanmar is responsible for the crime of genocide, and that the United States and all governments that are parties to the Genocide Convention or support its objectives should take actions necessary to ensure accountability and to prevent further atrocities.
A Call to Action on Myanmar’s Genocide Against the Rohingya
Refugees International believes the state of Myanmar has committed genocide against the Rohingya people. As the threat of genocide continues, the world must take action.
Rohingya Refugee Camps in Bangladesh: Restrictions on Communication, Fencing, and COVID-19
50 organizations urge Bangladesh to act swiftly to respond to the threat of COVID-19 in the Rohingya refugee camps. The government should remove communication restrictions, halt fencing construction, and ensure personal protective equipment is available.