What Do President Trump’s Week One Actions Mean for Refugees International’s Global Advocacy?

On his first day in office, President Trump signed a wave of extreme executive orders that aim to drastically reshape U.S. humanitarian and foreign policy. The actions include shutting down long-standing pathways for people seeking safety, the militarization of the U.S. southern border, a freeze on foreign development assistance, and a retreat from global commitments like the Paris Climate Agreement. The net effect will undoubtedly drive uncertainty and fear at home and abroad. 

Join Refugees International for an in-depth conversation unpacking what these actions mean for our global advocacy—including impacts on people seeking refuge and opportunities to mobilize and protect the U.S. legacy of welcome.

January 24, 2025
1:00 to 2:15 p.m. EST

Welcome

Jeremy Konyndyk, President 

Moderator

Mohammed Naeem, Senior Director for Advocacy Strategy

Panelists

Yael Schacher, Director for the Americas and Europe
Kate Brick, Executive Director, Refugee Advocacy Lab
Lucky Karim, Fellow, Refugees International
Hardin Lang, Vice President for Programs
Daniel P. Sullivan, Director for Africa, Asia, and the Middle East 
Jesse Marks, Senior Advocate for the Middle East
Jocelyn Perry, Senior Advocate and Program Manager of the Climate Displacement Program