Amid the deteriorating security situation, we call on all European countries to stop deportations to Afghanistan, ensure access to protection for Afghans on their territory, and focus on measures to prevent a further escalation of violence inside Afghanistan.
Just Security: Afghanistan is Facing a Humanitarian Crisis. The U.S. Must Help.
The U.S. withdrawal will likely exacerbate Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis, and little has been done to prepare for this eventuality.
Alliance for Peacebuilding | U.S. Policy in Afghanistan: What Withdrawal Means for Afghan Women & the Future
Refugees International’s Hardin Lang joined the Alliance for Peacebuilding for a conversation on U.S. policy in Afghanistan and what withdrawal means for Afghan women.
Planned U.S. Troop Withdrawal Poses Risks to Afghan Civilians
Refugees International President Eric Schwartz responds to President Biden’s announcement regarding the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.
Donors Must Recommit to Afghanistan
Donors will need to recommit to Afghanistan by pledging generously in Geneva this week. The future of millions of Afghans depends on it.
Amid Rising Insecurity and COVID-19, Meet Afghanistan’s Funding Needs
This week’s 2020 Afghanistan Donor Conference in Geneva is taking place amid a backdrop of surging hostilities and devastating waves of COVID-19 infections. Donors must step up to fulfill the country’s humanitarian needs and save prospects for peace.
Joint Statement | Afghanistan is Not Safe: The Joint Way Forward Means Two Steps Back
Refugees International signed a joint statement expressing concern that the EU’s disproportionate focus on returning and deporting Afghans from Europe will continue to shape negotiations on the prolongation of the Joint Way Forward (JWF).
‘We Don’t Have Space for You All’: The Struggles Afghan Refugees Face in Turkey
Due to a change in application procedures, Afghans in Turkey are facing major obstacles when applying for asylum.
Better Water Management Needed for Thousands Displaced by Drought in Afghanistan
Drought affects 80 percent of Afghanistan’s territory. The government has drawn direct ties between the climate and the country’s economy, food security, and overall stability.
Refugees Deeply: Turkey Must Not Ignore Non-Syrian Refugees
As Turkey takes sole responsibility from UNHCR for processing the asylum claims of Afghans and other non-Syrians, it must register them and allow them to access their basic rights.