Refugees International

It was great to talk to Devex about Refugees International's long-time decision not to accept any UN or government funding to ensure our independence in our advocacy. That decision is fundamental to our mission – and has never been more important. Refugees International stands in solidarity with our international partners who are reeling from heart-wrenching cuts to their lifesaving programs. We are here, we are not afraid to speak out, and we’re ready to catch the ball and run with it.

Today, about 60 million women worldwide have been forced to flee their homes. The Trump administration’s actions have deepened risks for displaced women. This #InternationalWomensDay, we’re raising the alarm. Click through to see the impacts these actions have already had on women and girls around the world. Stay informed and support our advocacy today. https://lnkd.in/eEFR__ms

This used to be a school in Marat al-Numan—a place of learning, safety, and opportunity. Today, it stands in ruins, a grim testament to the scars of war. The town around it, once home to 100,000 people, has been left shattered. Just down the street, some 500 children from families who have returned to this destroyed town now study in a small, simple building, huddled around a single wood-burning stove. Some families travel as far as 15 kilometers to reach the school—the only one in the entire town. The hospital is only partially functioning, the market is makeshift, and a handful of shops sell reconstruction materials. Many of the buildings that still stand are contaminated with unexploded ordnance, a constant and deadly threat to those trying to rebuild their lives. Yet more are coming. By early summer, tens of thousands of displaced families are expected to return. U.S. funding cuts have ended services in the camps where many of the town’s original residents had been sheltering in northwest Syria. With nowhere else to go, they are returning to a town with little to no services and a massive UXO problem. #Syria is at a pivotal moment. For the first time in over a decade, Assad is gone, but the country remains in ruins. The international community has an opportunity—and a responsibility—to step in and support Syria’s recovery. Yet so far, it is failing. Without immediate investment in demining, essential services, and reconstruction, the same cycle of instability, displacement, and suffering will persist.

?? Migración e inclusión: una oportunidad para #Brasil ?? La integración de migrantes y refugiados en Brasil ha avanzado significativamente con iniciativas como la Conferencia Nacional de Migrantes, Refugiados y Apátridas (COMIGRAR), que permitió la participación activa de esta población en la formulación de políticas públicas. ?? Sin embargo, el verdadero desafío radica en la implementación de estas propuestas, la asignación de recursos y la coordinación interinstitucional para garantizar su impacto real. ? En este análisis para Latinoamérica21 y publicado por El Periódico, William Clavijo Vitto, PhD muestra cómo la inclusión de migrantes no solo es un imperativo humanitario, sino una estrategia de desarrollo social y económico que puede servir de modelo para otros países de #AméricaLatina. https://lnkd.in/dxBThUK6

This used to be a school in Marat al-Numan—a place of learning, safety, and opportunity. Today, it stands in ruins, a grim testament to the scars of war. The town around it, once home to 100,000 people, has been left shattered. Just down the street, some 500 children from families who have returned to this destroyed town now study in a small, simple building, huddled around a single wood-burning stove. Some families travel as far as 15 kilometers to reach the school—the only one in the entire town. The hospital is only partially functioning, the market is makeshift, and a handful of shops sell reconstruction materials. Many of the buildings that still stand are contaminated with unexploded ordnance, a constant and deadly threat to those trying to rebuild their lives. Yet more are coming. By early summer, tens of thousands of displaced families are expected to return. U.S. funding cuts have ended services in the camps where many of the town’s original residents had been sheltering in northwest Syria. With nowhere else to go, they are returning to a town with little to no services and a massive UXO problem. #Syria is at a pivotal moment. For the first time in over a decade, Assad is gone, but the country remains in ruins. The international community has an opportunity—and a responsibility—to step in and support Syria’s recovery. Yet so far, it is failing. Without immediate investment in demining, essential services, and reconstruction, the same cycle of instability, displacement, and suffering will persist.

The World Food Program has just announced that it is cutting food rations for #Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh by half. This sudden and drastic reduction of vital daily food will be devastating for over a million refugees. The decision will also result in huge knock on effects for the health and safety of the largest refugee settlement in the world. We spoke with Rohingya refugee leaders about the impact of these cuts and the urgency for the international community to act. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekDmCXPF

The United States is the number one provider of aid to #Rohingya refugees living in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, the largest refugee camp in the world. Daniel P Sullivan reports from Cox's and recounts the effects of the Trump administration’s foreign aid cuts on refugees in the camp.

The Trump administration has enacted sweeping changes to U.S. migration and border policy, prioritizing enforcement over protection. These measures have created heightened uncertainty for asylum seekers, TPS holders, parolees, and undocumented communities. This Wednesday, join us for a critical discussion on the consequences of these policies on the overall migration landscape in the U.S. This webinar is part one of a series of webinars diving deeper into migration in the Americas. This webinar series is hosted by CEDA and supported by Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), Refugees International, Instituto para las Mujeres en la Migración (IMUMI), Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS), and Alianza Americas. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g3YMFUBq

Refugees International Fellow Jomana O. Abunahla was displaced to Rafah when war and relentless Israeli bombardment upended life across Gaza after October 2023. There, she collected the stories of six Palestinian women also displaced to Rafah. As Gazans look to return, rebuild, and resume their lives, the loss and grief they sustained over the last sixteen months continue to ripple and demand justice. Read their full testimonies on our website today: https://lnkd.in/deEAyiPD

More than 3.2 million people have fled the war in #Sudan into neighboring countries — with most people going to #Egypt to seek safety. In December 2024, Refugees International visited Cairo to assess the situation for Sudanese refugees in Egypt, especially women. Our research found that hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees in Egypt are in legal limbo, live at risk of detention and deportation, and are not able to access basic services or integrate into society. In a comprehensive new report, Daniel P Sullivan and Devon Cone detail the precarious situation of Sudanese women refugees in Egypt, and outline concrete recommendations for the Egyptian government and international partners. Read the full report, out on our website now. https://lnkd.in/eiHCmvNr