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Americas | Perspective

Let Them Stay: Guervens’ Story

Guervens' story is a testament to the power of pathways like CHNV — and why we must fight back against the stripping of humanitarian parole.

July 7, 2025

Americas | Perspective

A Tale of Two Christmas Seasons at the U.S.-Mexico Border 

These past two years, I have visited detention centers, shelters, and parts of the border fence in Arizona to listen to migrants' stories. Here is what I've found.

December 28, 2023

Americas | Perspective

Refugees International Eyewitness: Pushbacks of Venezuelans on the Guatemalan Border

Countries in the Western Hemisphere must work together to ensure Venezuelans are provided protection and opportunity.

October 31, 2022

Americas | Perspective

Life on the Edge of the Darien Gap

Without more humanitarian support and policies that will reroute people away from the Gap, migrants will continue to be in extremely vulnerable situations.

June 16, 2022

Americas | Perspective

What Title 42 Has Wrought

While we should welcome support and refuge for Ukrainians in need, it must also be available to those fleeing violence and persecution within our hemisphere and without discrimination.

May 26, 2022

Americas | Perspective

“This Cause is Personal to Every One of Us”: An Exchange with Fresh Start Refugee Assistance Center

Fresh Start is a non-profit run by Afghan-American women of diverse backgrounds and dedicated to helping support newly arriving Afghan families.

December 22, 2021

Americas | Perspective

A Beacon of Hope in Venezuela

Nutriendo el Futuro is a community initiative offering hope outside of Caracas, Venezuela.

August 11, 2021

Americas | Perspective

Community-based Support for Montreal’s Displaced LGBTQIA+ Individuals

Refugees International’s Intern Avery Franken corresponded with Action LGBTQIA+ avec les Immigrantes et Réfugiées (AGIR) board member Meryem Benslimane.

June 23, 2021

Americas | Perspective

#WeCanWelcome: Meet Lorenzo Ortiz, a Mexican American Pastor Welcoming Asylum Seekers

For Lorenzo Ortiz, a Mexican American Baptist pastor, welcoming asylum seekers is the way to live God’s will.

April 7, 2021

Americas | Perspective

A Doctor’s Gift

With smart and humane policies, the United States can welcome people seeking safety and treat them with dignity.

March 23, 2021

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