Refugees International’s Senior Advocate for Women and Girls Devon Cone speaks to CTV News about the situation for women in Afghanistan.
Afghan Women and Girls Under Immediate Threat: The Responsibility to Protect and Assist Is Just Beginning
Following the fall of Kabul, Afghan women must have pathways to seek protection and must be included in the country’s humanitarian response.
Letter Urging Action to Find Missing Yazidi Women and Children
Refugees International joins other experts and organizations in calling for action to find missing Yazidi women and children.
Women in Tigray Face Increased Risk of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
The humanitarian system is failing women and girls in Tigray, Ethiopia.
Refugees International Applauds House Passage of the Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act of 2021
Refugees International Senior Advocate for Women and Girls Devon Cone reacts to the House passage of the Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act.
The Time is Now: The Generation Equality Forum Reinforces the Need for Bold Action to Reach Gender Equality
The event provided a forum for tangible, actionable commitments towards advancing the rights of women and girls worldwide.
Global Women & World Refugee Day: Feminist Perspectives on the Response to the Crisis at the U.S. Southern Border
Refugees International’s Devon Cone joined the American Bar Association for a conversation on the experiences of women and girls at the U.S. southern border.
Newsweek: The U.S. Is Failing to Protect Pregnant Asylum Seekers
The U.S. asylum system itself has been a perpetrator of reproductive injustice. The situation at the border presents an opportunity for the United States to reverse this track record. It can do so be taking four key steps.
Refugees International’s Advocacy Awards
The annual Advocacy Awards is a celebration to honor individuals who have shown extraordinary commitment to humanitarian action and the promotion of human rights. This year’s virtual event highlighted leaders who are furthering gender equality and improving conditions for displaced women and girls worldwide. Honoring Nadia’s Initiative, 2021 McCall-Pierpaoli Award Dr. Amani Ballour, 2021 Exceptional…
A Crisis of Care: Sexual and Reproductive Health Competes for Attention Amid Conflict and Displacement in Mali
National healthcare systems rarely prioritize sexual and reproductive health. This is especially a challenge for displaced women and girls worldwide, including in Mali.