The refugee response in Romania and Moldova must shift from emergency operations to a more sustainable approach.
Putting Aid in Ukrainian Hands: The Case for Localization of Humanitarian Aid
Leaders of Ukrainian local organizations share the risks and missed opportunities of an internationalized humanitarian response in Ukraine.
One Year Since Greece Opened New “Prison-Like” Refugee Camps, NGOs Call for a More Humane Approach
Closed Controlled Access Centers (CCAC) for asylum seekers in Greece can be found on the islands of Samos, Leros and Kos. NGOs who have witnessed their impact are calling for the approach to be urgently revised.
Localizing the International Humanitarian Response in Ukraine
Six months in, the aid response for Ukraine is at a critical juncture. It’s time to put resources and processes back in the hands of Ukrainian entities before it’s too late.
Joint Statement: NGOs call on Member States: Agreeing on the Instrumentalisation Regulation will be the Final Blow to a COMMON European Asylum System (CEAS) in Europe
The undersigned NGOs strongly oppose the introduction and use of the concept of instrumentalisation and its codification in EU law; we further reject reforms of EU law based on allowing widespread derogation from EU law
Number of Displaced Venezuelans Matches Ukraine Crisis, International Support Does Not
The UN confirmed that the number of displaced Venezuelans has reached 6.8 million people—tying with Ukraine for the largest refugee and migrant crisis worldwide, and surpassing Syria for the first time ever.
Los Angeles Times: How Can We Improve Humanitarian Aid to Ukrainians? Let Them Control It
Despite Russia’s attacks, Ukrainian civil society, volunteer networks and local officials sprang into action launching one of the largest humanitarian responses under fire in modern history.
UK Plan to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda Violates Fundamental Right to Seek Asylum
The United Kingdom’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda violates the fundamental right of people to seek asylum.
Crisis in Ukraine: Humanitarian and Human Rights Imperatives and the Response in Poland
Refugees International hosted a discussion with Polish and Ukrainian leaders on what they are hearing from people affected by the war, the challenges they are facing, and what must be done to improve the response.
Ukraine Crisis: The EU and Member States Must Now Work Together to Put Commitments into Practice
We welcome the EU institutions and Member States’ commitment to receiving and protecting refugees fleeing the crisis in Ukraine.