Content sensitivities: the following policy brief contains detailed language about sexual violence. An estimated one in three women and girls globally will experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime. Gender-based violence (GBV), including sexual violence, is a widespread threat for women and girls in peacetime, but in times of conflict, crisis, and displacement, […]
Category: Headquarters
Congress Restores Access to Benefits for Thousands of Ukrainians
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) applauds Congress for its vote authorizing Ukrainians who are now arriving in the United States to receive resettlement support and other assistance. As part of a $95 billion supplemental package signed by President Biden on April 24, Ukrainian humanitarian parolees who have arrived in the United States […]
After a Year of War, Our Hearts Break for Sudan
By Omer Omer and Eskinder Negash Wars in Ukraine and Gaza have rightfully drawn the attention of the world to the plight of the innocent. But a different conflict has spiraled into one of the planet’s worst crises. Over the past year, Sudan has slipped into an abyss stretching from the Sahara to the Red […]
The Situation in Sudan After One Year of Conflict
One year ago, Sudan erupted into widescale conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. Since then, the country has spiraled into an unmitigated catastrophe, one that has now displaced more people within its borders than any other crisis in the world. This report provides an overview of country conditions in Sudan […]
Stolen in Plain Sight: Losing Track of Forced Labor in the United States
A study¹ on forced labor by the International Labour Organization (ILO) found that profits from forced labor amount to $236 billion annually. If this number represented a country, it would be among the top third wealthiest nations in the world—on par with Qatar, wealthier than Greece, and more than two times wealthier than Kenya. This figure […]
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Alejita Rodriguez
USCRI sat down with Alejita Rodriguez, Director of USCRI’s shelter Rinconcito del Sol (a little corner of sunshine) this Women’s History Month to discuss the shelter, her career, and the importance of uplifting girls. Rinconcito del Sol is a shelter for unaccompanied girls between the ages of 13-17. At the shelter, they receive nutritious meals, […]
Afghan Family Reunification
Two and a half years ago, the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan separated countless Afghan families. Amid a rapid and frenetic evacuation effort, thousands of Afghans boarded planes leaving the Kabul airport—but untold spouses, children, parents, siblings, and other loved ones were left behind. In the months and years since, Afghan parolees have gradually received more […]
Horatio Alger Association Announces Beacon of Hope Scholarship Program in Partnership with USCRI
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 21, 2024) – Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced the Beacon of Hope Scholarship Program in partnership with the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI). The scholarship program will provide […]
USCRI welcomes decision to extend and redesignate TPS for Burma
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) welcomes today’s decision by the Biden administration to extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma (Myanmar) for 18 months as well as Special Student Relief (SSR) for F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Myanmar. The redesignation will protect approximately 9,000 individuals who entered the United States since […]
USCRI Co-Leads Call for Extension and Redesignation of Temporary Protected Status for Burma
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), TPS-DED AAC, Fortify Rights, CUSP, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice are joined by over 100 organizations to urge the Biden administration to extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma. Temporary Protected Status extends work authorization and protection from removal for nationals of designated countries experiencing […]
