Yemen is now the largest humanitarian crisis in the world, the man-made result of almost 1,000 days of war.
The Blockade of Yemen Must End
Refugees International calls on the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen and on the United States government to do everything in their power to open entry points into Yemen and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Testimony by Eric Schwartz on the Four Famines
Refugees International’s Eric Schwartz testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development and Multilateral Institutions.
Humanitarian Assistance vs. Weapons in Yemen
Refugees International is deeply disappointed by the failure of yesterday’s Senate vote on a resolution expressing disapproval of the $550 million U.S. arms sale to Saudi Arabia.
A Bold (If Not So New) Idea for President Trump’s Visit to Saudi Arabia
As the U.S. president prepares to depart on his first international trip, including a visit to Saudi Arabia, there is no better time to press the Saudi government to do much more to address the enormous humanitarian needs in Yemen.
NGO Letter to Congress on Supplemental Funding to Respond to Famines
As 43 organizations working on humanitarian and development issues in some of the world’s poorest countries, we write to ask for your support in providing an additional $1 billion in supplemental funding for fiscal year 2017 in order to adequately respond to famine and famine-like conditions across four countries.