This International Women’s Day, we caught up with Marwa Dashti, a young Afghan woman named Marwa when we were in Albania in 2021.
The Situation of the Rohingya and Deadly Sea Crossings
Rohingya refugees are continuing to take deadly sea journeys to seek safety. The international community must respond.
Addressing the Rohingya Boat Crisis
Thousands of Rohingya have embarked on dangerous journeys by sea in recent months, with at least 300 believed to have died in the past year.
Refugees International Applauds Mahbouba Seraj’s Nomination for Nobel Peace Prize
Refugees International is pleased that Afghan women’s rights activist Mahbouba Seraj, together with Iranian human rights’ activist Narges Mohammadi, have just been nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize.
Humanitarian Crisis Spiraling Two Years into Myanmar Coup
The two years of upheaval following the attempted takeover of the country by Myanmar’s military junta has left a path of devastation across the country.
Advocates Demand Urgent Action to Support Afghan Women and Girls Following New Restrictions on Women’s Rights and Humanitarian Aid
Refugees International along with four other members of the U.S. Policy Advocates for Afghan Women’s and Girls’ Rights Working Group condemn the latest attacks on women’s rights in Afghanistan.
Taliban Must Immediately Revoke Ban on Women Working in NGOs
The Taliban’s decision to prohibit women from working for NGOs in Afghanistan is a devastating blow to a country already in the grips of a humanitarian crisis.
Joint Statement from the U.S. Policy Advocates for Afghan Women & Girls Working Group
The U.S. Policy Advocates for Afghan Women & Girls Working Group calls to end ongoing gender persecution in Afghanistan and restore dignity, freedom, and justice for Afghan women and girls.
Urgent Action Needed to Save Rohingya Adrift at Sea
An alarming number of Rohingya refugees have been marooned at sea in recent weeks. Urgent action is needed to address the drivers behind these dangerous voyages and to save those still adrift.
You Helped Support the People of Myanmar
Because of advocacy by supporters like you, important legislation has now been passed to help address the crisis in Myanmar.