
Peru
Americas
Advocacy for Peru
What’s Happening?
Peru is home to more than 1.5 million displaced Venezuelans, making it the second largest host of Venezuelan refugees in the world. Although Peru has offered some forms of temporary regularization to allow Venezuelans to remain in the country and work, even those with legal status struggle to access their rights and important services like healthcare and education. Many Venezuelans in Peru live without legal status, constantly fear deportation, and struggle to cover their basic needs. Peru’s recent political crises stall policy progress for Venezuelan inclusion.
What Must Be Done?
Refugees International is advocating for better conditions for Venezuelans in Peru and raising awareness about the benefits linked to increased integration and economic inclusion.
Latest Reports and Briefs

Los Efectos Humanitarios de la Pandemia de COVID-19 para las personas venezolanas en Perú. Un año después
April 8, 2021

The Humanitarian Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic for Venezuelans in Peru, One Year In
April 8, 2021

From Displacement to Development: How Peru Can Transform Venezuelan Displacement into Shared Growth
December 16, 2020
Latest Statements and News

Refugees International and Encuentros SJS Call for Immediate Action to Prevent a Humanitarian Catastrophe on Chile-Peru Border
May 1, 2023

Economic Shocks of COVID-19 Disproportionately Affects Displaced Venezuelans in Peru, New Research Finds
December 16, 2020

Refugees Are 60 Percent More Likely To Be Financially Impacted By COVID-19, New Research Finds
July 8, 2020