Since the Syrian regime and its Russian ally stepped up their bombardment of Idlib province in February, more than 140,000 civilian men, women, and children have been forced to flee for their lives.
EU Must Urgently Evacuate Refugees, Migrants Trapped in Libya
Refugees International urges the EU and its governments to urgently evacuate from Libya refugees and migrants currently in detention centers.
Refugees International Joins Civil Society Organizations in Supporting Merkley Resolution on Bilateral Assistance to the West Bank and Gaza
As organizations who implement and/or support programs that address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the West Bank and Gaza, we are grateful to Senator Merkley and co-sponsors Senators Coons, Cortez Masto, Feinstein, Leahy, and Van Hollen for introducing Senate Resolution 171.
Coalition of Humanitarian Leaders Urge Congress to Maintain Critical Funding for Palestinian Civilians
The leaders of 17 international NGOs involved in humanitarian operations and advocacy today appealed to the U.S. Congress to restore the Trump administration’s complete cut-off of assistance to Palestinian civilians in need in the Middle East.
Beyond Brussels III, Making the Well-Being of Refugees a Reality
To realize genuine improvements in the lives of Syrian refugees, donor efforts must extend beyond funding.
The Hill: U.S. Can Halt New Wave of Humanitarian Suffering in Syria
The warning lights are blinking red in Idlib and other areas outside of regime control.
Civilians Imperiled: Humanitarian Implications of U.S. Policy Shifts in Syria
The humanitarian situation in Syria is fragile—and a lot is at stake with a planned U.S. reduction in troops.
2019: Humanitarian Action in Peril
Refugees International’s advocates forecast what will be the most urgent challenges for the humanitarian community in 2019.
Axios: U.S. Exit from Syria Would Heighten Need for Humanitarian Aid
The sudden withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria that Trump has called for would pose severe humanitarian risks.
Refugees Deeply: Turkey Must Not Ignore Non-Syrian Refugees
As Turkey takes sole responsibility from UNHCR for processing the asylum claims of Afghans and other non-Syrians, it must register them and allow them to access their basic rights.