Refugee resettlement saves lives, bolsters U.S. national security, supports our allies, and enriches our communities in countless ways.
At a Climate Change Crossroads: How a Biden-Harris Administration Can Support and Protect Communities Displaced by Climate Change
Refugees International outlines policy advice for the Biden administration on climate change, migration, and displacement issues.
President Biden’s Announcement of Burma Sanctions Is a Welcome Step, But More Must Be Done
Senior Advocate for Human Rights Daniel P. Sullivan responds to President Biden’s sanctions on Myanmar after the recent coup.
Letter to Biden Administration Welcoming Asylum Executive Order, Urging Swift Rescission of Harmful Policies
The Biden administration’s recent executive orders are welcome initial steps toward ending the illegal and inhumane asylum and border policies implemented by the Trump administration. Refugees International joins organizations calling for further action.
Just Security: Five Steps the Biden Administration Needs to Take on the Crisis in Tigray
The unfolding crisis in northern Ethiopia bears all the hallmarks of a human rights and humanitarian catastrophe.
Biden EO Commits to Groundbreaking Improvements to U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
The EO recognizes that delays in administering the U.S. Refugee Admissions program—including through discriminatory procedures—raise grave humanitarian concerns that the program is itself designed to combat.
Refugees International Welcomes President Biden’s Refugee Resettlement Commitment
Refugees International applauds President Biden’s announcement today of his intention to raise the refugee admissions ceiling to 125,000 in Fiscal Year 2022.
Refugees International Statement on Biden Asylum, Migration Executive Orders
In an executive order, President Biden made strong commitments to support the well-being of forced migrants from Central America and to expand protection for asylum seekers in the United States.
Letter Urging President Biden to End the Misuse of Title 42 Public Health Authority at the Border
Refugees International joins other organizations calling for the end of the misuse of Title 42 public health authority to expel asylum seekers and migrants at the border.
Refugees International Welcomes Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Gender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Crises
Refugees International applauds the introduction of the bipartisan Safe from the Start Act into the U.S. Congress today, which shows that women and girls’ protection in humanitarian emergencies is non-negotiable.