Unaccompanied and separated children are among the most vulnerable populations affected by conflict and humanitarian crises. They face heightened risks of violence, exploitation, and neglect, with significant barriers to accessing essential services and protection mechanisms. In East Africa and surrounding subregions, children have been forced to migrate as violence, unrest, and climate shocks worsen. To […]
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Mensaje de Nuestro C.E.O. Eskinder Negash
Estimados colegas, Anoche, el pueblo estadounidense votó para cambiar de gobierno pacíficamente. Aunque discrepamos en algunas cuestiones críticas con la Administración entrante, como las políticas de inmigración y refugiados, honramos y respetamos los deseos del pueblo. La grandeza de Estados Unidos reside en nuestra capacidad para afrontar los retos y transformarnos en la nación de […]
International Day of Tolerance
Difference is of the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. The answer to difference is to respect it. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity. – John Hume According to UNESCO’s Declaration of Principles on […]
When Home is Gone: Unaccompanied & Separated Children in East Africa
Imagine you are a child, living in armed conflict when suddenly explosions fill your community and destruction surrounds you—you flee—and as people scatter, screaming and running for safety, you lose sight of your parents in the chaos. Home is gone and so is your family. Imagine you are a child, and severe drought has gripped […]
International Day Against Violence & Bullying at School
By: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA November 7th is International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying. In recognition of this important day, USCRI recognizes that violence and bullying at school is an infringement on children’s and adolescents’ […]
A Legacy of Hope: USCRI Statement on the 2024 Election Results
Last night, the American people made their voices heard, exercising the foundational right to vote. America’s greatness lies not only in our vast diversity but also in our ability to face challenges and transform ourselves into the nation of our dreams—a beacon of hope and freedom to the persecuted and oppressed from around the world. […]
Inauguration of the New USCRI Office for Latin America and the Caribbean
Last month, young refugees from South Sudan, Syria, Colombia, Honduras, and Venezuela, now studying and residing in Mexico, gathered in Barrio de la Estación, Aguascalientes, to celebrate the inauguration of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (USCRI). USCRI´s Senior Vice President, AnnaMarie Bena, introduced the office […]
Call to Action: Act Now to Oppose Inhumane Asylum Practices
Over the past two years, the U.S. Government has made considerable changes to asylum and migrant processing at the southern U.S. border. In June, the President issued an Executive Proclamation and Interim Final Rule (IFR), on “Securing the Border,” which built upon previous regulations to effectively close the U.S.-Mexico border to asylum seekers and other […]
The Humanitarian and Displacement Situation in Ukraine – October 2024
This is an update and supplement to USCRI’s March 2024 report on the Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine. Mass Displacement The mass displacement crisis continues in Ukraine. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that over 6.7 million refugees from Ukraine have fled for protection in other countries. Over 6 million Ukrainian refugees […]
World Mental Heath Day: Spotlight on Occupational Therapy Services at USCRI Cleveland
By: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA In recognition of World Mental Health Day and the importance of prioritizing work to promote better mental health for refugees and other forcibly displaced populations, I would like to highlight the important work being done […]
