The UN confirmed that the number of displaced Venezuelans has reached 6.8 million people—tying with Ukraine for the largest refugee and migrant crisis worldwide, and surpassing Syria for the first time ever.
Los Angeles Times: How Can We Improve Humanitarian Aid to Ukrainians? Let Them Control It
Despite Russia’s attacks, Ukrainian civil society, volunteer networks and local officials sprang into action launching one of the largest humanitarian responses under fire in modern history.
UK Plan to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda Violates Fundamental Right to Seek Asylum
The United Kingdom’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda violates the fundamental right of people to seek asylum.
Crisis in Ukraine: Humanitarian and Human Rights Imperatives and the Response in Poland
Refugees International hosted a discussion with Polish and Ukrainian leaders on what they are hearing from people affected by the war, the challenges they are facing, and what must be done to improve the response.
Ukraine Crisis: The EU and Member States Must Now Work Together to Put Commitments into Practice
We welcome the EU institutions and Member States’ commitment to receiving and protecting refugees fleeing the crisis in Ukraine.
Crisis in Ukraine: Humanitarian and Human Rights Imperatives
Refugees International offers solutions to the human rights and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
EU-Turkey Statement: Six Years of Undermining Refugee Protection
8 NGOs warn that policies implemented in Greece keep displaced people from accessing asylum procedures, despite clear need of protection
Statement from Warsaw by Refugees International President on the Crisis in Ukraine
A statement from Warsaw by Refugees International President Eric P. Schwartz on the crisis in Ukraine.
Implementation of the Safe Third Country Concept in Greece
Refugees International joins 27 civil society organizations active in the areas of asylum and migration in Greece, to convey concerns regarding systematic non-compliance by Greece with the Asylum Procedures Directive as regards the safe third country concept.
Cross-Border Solidarity: A Story of Determination, Generosity, and Friendship
Natalia fled Ukraine with her family. She crossed the border into Poland where she was met with kindness from a stranger who helped her family to safety.