Refugees International outlines priorities for the 117th Congress.
Refugees International Applauds Biden’s Actions on Protection, Humanitarian Leadership
Within hours of taking office on January 20, President Biden signed executive orders that will begin to restore America’s tradition of welcoming people seeking refuge.
Trump Texas Visit Spotlights Border Policy Failings
President Trump has fueled a humanitarian crisis at the U.S. southern border.
Trump Admin’s Terrorist Designation of Houthis in Yemen ‘Reckless and Destructive’
The Trump administration’s decision to designate the Houthi movement in Yemen as a Foreign Terrorist Organization is both reckless and destructive.
Refugees International Statement on Violence at the U.S. Capitol
Refugees International President Eric Schwartz reacts to violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Building Better, Not Backward: Learning from the Past to Design Sound Border Asylum Policy
Based on lessons learned from the last thirty years of border management, Refugees International sets out policy options to more fairly and humanely manage asylum.
Critical Policy Advice for President-elect Biden: A Comprehensive Approach for Displaced Women and Girls
Refugees International outlines critical advice for the Biden administration on how to improve the lives of displaced women and girls.
Biden Admin Must Reverse Trump’s Unpopular Anti-Asylum Rule
Senior U.S. Advocate Yael Schacher responds to the news that the Trump administration has finalized its most restrictive asylum policy.
57 Groups Call on U.S. Senators to Establish a Senate Human Rights Commission
Refugees International joins 57 organizations urging the Senate to establish a Senate Human Rights Commission to save lives, restore freedoms, and protect, respect, and fulfill human rights.
Women Seeking Refuge: Protection and Displacement in 2021
December 8, 2020 This event was hosted by the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. A panel of scholars, practitioners, and policy analysts will convene one month after the 2020 election to discuss the election results and the implications for refugee women in 2021. Featuring: Welcoming remarks by Dr. Bonnie Stabile,…