In October, USCRI Cleveland held its annual benefit concert, reprise, featuring international musical acts and food from Northeast Ohio’s refugee community. The event attracted over 300 guests and raised over $60,000 for the field office. Artists included Rahim AlHaj, an Iraqi oud musician and composer, and Emmanuel Jal, a South Sudanese rapper, singer, actor, activist, […]
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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 […]
Domestic Violence Awareness
Written by: Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, LMHC, Clinical Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert with USCRI’s Refugee Health Services in Arlington, VA In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we, at USCRI, want to highlight this significant public health and human rights issue that transcends borders and is associated with numerous health, mental health, social, […]
USCRI Urges Continued Commitment to Welcoming Refugees
On September 30, the President set the refugee admissions ceiling at 125,000 for the coming fiscal year. The Fiscal Year 2025 Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions retains the same admissions ceiling and regional allocations as the previous three fiscal years. USCRI celebrates the Administration’s intention to keep up the pace of refugee admissions. The agency […]
USCRI Denounces the Administration’s Recommitment to Harmful Border and Asylum Policies
On September 30, the President issued an Amended Proclamation to the June Presidential Proclamation that temporarily suspended and limited the entry of noncitizens across the southern border. The Amended Proclamation makes it even more difficult to remove the limits and conditions on asylum. The changes will go into effect when the accompanying Final Rule is […]
USCRI Condemns Xenophobic Attacks Against Haitians
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is alarmed by the recent escalation in xenophobic and racist narratives about Haitian asylum seekers and refugees. Recently, the Springfield School District was forced to evacuate students after receiving bomb threats aimed at Haitian immigrants living in the city. This situation is emblematic of a broader escalation […]
National Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America and is celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15. To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, USCRI asked staff members who identify as Hispanic or Latinx about their heritage, what […]
To aid Afghan women, the world must define and address gender apartheid
By AnnaMarie Bena Three years ago, the United States and its allies evacuated thousands of Afghans who had worked with them during the war against the Taliban. But the women and girls who remain in Afghanistan now live under a gender apartheid system. Gender apartheid is not defined in international law nor is it considered […]
Redefining Resilience: Refugee Paralympic Team 2024
As the Paralympic Games begin, USCRI is thrilled to highlight a historic milestone: the largest refugee team ever to compete in these Games. The journey of these athletes is both inspiring and significant, as disabled refugees often face even greater challenges and remain largely invisible. According to the UNHCR, several million disabled refugees are displaced, […]
