Every year, on August 19, the world comes together to observe World Humanitarian Day, a day dedicated to acknowledging the selfless efforts of those who provide life-saving support in the midst of crises and disasters. This commemoration not only honors humanitarian workers but also raises awareness about the ongoing challenges faced by those in need […]
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Op-ed: The U.S. Must Do Right By Its Afghan Allies
By Eskinder Negash Nearly three years ago, Americans watched in horror as the Taliban took over Afghanistan. Tens of thousands of Afghans who had served alongside the United States during the war were evacuated to safety. Thousands more were left behind in Afghanistan under the Taliban’s repressive return to power. The news cycle in […]
United Voices: Answering the Call of Immigrant Children & Youth
Without the inclusion of children and youth in our present, there can be no sustainable future or peace. They are the next generation; not only will they inherit the consequences of our decisions, but they already bear the greatest burdens of our inaction. Children and youth are grappling with a lack of safety and stability […]
Celebrating a Legacy: Honoring Eskinder Negash with a Lifetime Achievement Award
Over the weekend, USCRI’s President and CEO was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Leadership Conference in Minnesota for his incredible leadership for over 40 years. This Lifetime Achievement award is a testament to his extraordinary career dedicated to the service of refugees and immigrants around the world, underscoring his profound impact […]
Sharing Good Practice to Better Serve Refugees
The Refugee and Social Services team at USCRI headquarters hosted a two-day National Conference in Arlington, Virginia, where USCRI’s network leaders gathered to learn and discuss key topics. There were 131 participants, which were case managers and coordinators from refugee programs in our field offices and affiliates across the country. On the first day, Eskinder […]
Las Mariposas de la Frontera: One Asylum Seeker’s Search for Safety
Over the past two years, the current administration has made considerable changes to asylum and migrant processing at the southern U.S. border. Most recently, on June 4, the President issued a Proclamation on “Securing the Border,” which built upon previous regulations to effectively close the U.S.-Mexico border to asylum seekers and other migrants. Along with […]
Celebrating Solidarity: The Refugee Team at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games
As the world gears up for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games, amidst the excitement and anticipation there is a team that stands out not just for their athletic prowess but for their remarkable journey to the games—2024 Refugee Olympic Team. A team that competes under one flag but speak different languages, a team that have […]
USCRI Webinar: The Uganda Refugee Response and Refugee-Led Organizations
On July 25, USCRI hosted a webinar to discuss the role of refugee-led organizations in the Uganda refugee response. The webinar featured Refugee Led Organization Network of Uganda’s Jerry Lukendo Mbokani, Tomorrow Vijana’s Kubana Alexis, Youth Social Advocacy Team’s John Jal Dak, and Hodari Foundation’s Janvier Hafasha. It was moderated by USCRI Policy Analyst Daniel […]
Call to Action: Tell Your U.S. Representative to Support the Rohingya GAP Act
Dear colleagues, Since October 2023, resistance forces in Myanmar have gained territorial control across different parts of Myanmar. And Myanmar’s de facto authorities have routinely punished civilians they view as supporting that opposition. This escalating armed conflict has led to deepening humanitarian need, high poverty levels, violence against civilians, destruction of civilian infrastructure, and civilian […]
Policy Report – On the Front Lines: The Uganda Refugee Response and Refugee-Led Organizations.
With 1.6 million refugees residing in its territory, the Republic of Uganda is Africa’s largest refugee-hosting country. Instability in neighboring countries, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan, has created a protracted refugee situation in Uganda. With few refugees resettled in third countries and mass repatriation unlikely, hundreds of thousands of […]
