As Ukraine commemorates its independence on August 24, displacement continues to affect millions of people in Ukraine and across the globe. On July 31, 2025, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported over 5.6 million refugees from Ukraine globally. About 90 percent of refugees are in Europe. Over 3.3 million people are internally displaced […]
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CHNV Humanitarian Parole Revoked: A Shift in U.S. Policy Towards Cuban Exiles
Earlier this year, humanitarian parole protections for individuals covered by the Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan (CHNV) parole program were categorically revoked, placing more than 500,000 people at risk of deportation. More than 100,000 Cubans were covered by the program. Driven by Cold War politics, the United States has long pledged itself as an ally […]
A Historical Exploration of Outdated Immigration Laws
Photo: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives. The Alien Enemies Act became law over 200 years ago. The Alien Registration Act was passed in 1940, when immigration and government looked starkly different. Both of these laws were passed when the country was on the brink of war with adversary nations. Yet, […]
PROMOTING INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION: USCRI DELIVERS TRAINING TO UAA PROFESSORS
As part of its commitment to inclusive education, USCRI’s Welcoming Communities program delivered the course “Social Transformation and Shared Responsibility: Building Inclusive Educational Communities” at the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes (UAA) in Mexico. The course equipped professors with innovative tools and strategies to promote inclusion, interculturality, and social responsibility within the university setting—fostering the development […]
TAKING THE LEAD IN MIGRATION PREVENTION: USCRI REACHES OVER 200 STUDENTS IN EL SALVADOR
In collaboration with the Directorate of Specialized Attention to Migrants and Their Families of the District of San Salvador East, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, USCRI staff carried out a day of simultaneous talks focused on the prevention and awareness of the dangers of irregular migration. These sessions were aimed at high school students […]
FROM SYRIA TO THE CLASSROOM: A STUDENT FROM THE HABESHA PROJECT SHARES A PIECE OF HOME, HOPE, AND HERITAGE WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
As part of its Cultural Week activities, the German International School in Aguascalientes welcomed Mohammed, a distinguished student from the Habesha Project, to share a glimpse of Syrian culture with the kindergarten class. During his visit, Mohammed introduced the children to his hometown in Syria, highlighted interesting linguistic connections between Arabic and Spanish, taught basic […]
FROM UNCERTAINTY TO HOPE: REFUGEE YOUTH COMPLETE SPANISH TRAINING AND BEGIN UNIVERSITY IN MEXICO
Pursuing a university degree once seemed like a distant dream for Ibrahim, Elham, Alek, Abed, Mamer, Mohammed, Adau, and Freedom. Just over a year ago, they received life-changing news: they had been selected for the Habesha Project scholarship and would soon travel to Mexico to begin a new chapter. After receiving support throughout their journey—including […]
USCRI Partner Agency Retreat: Strengthening Strategy, Solidarity, and Shared Purpose
On July 30–31, USCRI convened a two-day Partner Agency Retreat with 23 of the oldest and most trusted refugee resettlement organizations in the United States. This internal gathering offered space to coordinate strategy, deepen collaboration, and reaffirm our collective commitment to protecting the rights of refugees and immigrants. Day 1 opened with introductions and a […]
Centering Survivors: The Key to Preventing Human Trafficking and Holding Perpetrators Accountable
According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), human trafficking is becoming more violent, more profitable, and more global. According to the UNODC, more than 200,000 individuals were identified in trafficking situations from 2020 to 2023 alone. This figure is widely understood to be a minimum estimate, as trafficking is a chronically […]
USCRI Calls for Immediate Action as Refugees Face Man-Made Starvation Crisis in Kenya
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is profoundly concerned by the worsening humanitarian crisis in Kenya’s refugee camps, where growing starvation is now compounded by violence following clashes between protestors and police. Dire conditions in the camps have been exacerbated by drastic reductions in international support, mainly through significant cuts to U.S. humanitarian […]
