Author’s Note I have gained endless inspiration from the girls and young women I have met in communities across the United States and around the world. Whether on the frontlines of protests and movements, leading classrooms and communities in refugee camps, or facing a migration journey alone, girls continue to rise, speak out, and dream […]
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USCRI Warns Termination of TPS for Syria Could Have Life-Threatening Consequences, Urges Reversal
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is deeply concerned by the Administration’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria, effective November 21, 2025. TPS was created by the U.S. Congress in 1990 to offer safety to individuals from countries where armed conflict, environmental disaster, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions prevent safe return. Syrians were first granted TPS in 2012 following a devastating war that broke out in 2011. Many of […]
USCRI STAFF HIGHLIGHT CENTRAL AMERICAN INTEGRATION EFFORTS AT MIRPS FORUMS
The MIRPS is a coordinated response framework for forced displacement, supporting the protection of and search for durable solutions for forcibly displaced persons and their host communities in Central America and Mexico. As part of its ongoing commitment to advocacy for displaced people in the region, USCRI staff participated in two meetings with the Regional […]
USCRI EL SALVADOR JOINS MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL EFFORT TO DEVELOP HUMAN RIGHTS-BASED MIGRANT CARE PATHWAY
USCRI El Salvador participated in a working session to develop a care pathway for migrants, returnees, foreign nationals, and their families—an effort led by the Chalatenango Centro Migration Roundtable. This initiative aims to provide key tools to strengthen local responses for these population groups by promoting inter-institutional coordination and respect for human rights. Key institutions […]
WELCOMING COMMUNITIES PLAY KEY ROLE AS REFUGEE YOUTH BEGIN ACADEMIC LIFE IN MEXICO
Welcoming communities play a fundamental role in the integration of migrants and refugees. For many refugee students, arriving in a new country means facing a host of challenges: adapting to unfamiliar cultural norms, navigating a different educational system, overcoming language barriers, and coping with the emotional toll of displacement and separation from family. In this […]
MORE REFUGEE STUDENTS GAIN LEGAL PROTECTION IN MEXICO WITH SUPPORT FROM USCRI
In August, one more of our students was officially recognized as a refugee. During the integration process of Habesha Project students, various steps are taken to support their transition. While the scholarship provided is academic in nature, the Habesha Project also considers and intervenes in other critical areas, such as students’ well-being, cultural adaptability, and […]
World Suicide Prevention Day: Hope Across Borders
On World Suicide Prevention Day, we pause to remember those we have lost, support those who are struggling, and reaffirm our commitment to mental health for all—especially those facing the profound challenges of displacement, migration, and resettlement. For refugees and immigrants, the journey towards safety and a better life is often marked by trauma, loss, […]
USCRI Urges the Administration to Uphold Protections for Venezuelans
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is alarmed by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to terminate Venezuela’s 2021 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation, effective November 7, 2025. This action endangers the safety and stability of over 250,000 Venezuelans who sought refuge in the United States due to widespread political persecution, economic […]
International Literacy Day 2025: Promoting Digital Literacy at USCRI Denver
This year, International Literacy Day is dedicated to promoting literacy in the digital era. For over 100 years, USCRI has promoted the integration of refugees and immigrants through literacy programs. In 2025, we continue to support inclusivity and community-building through English as a second language (ESL) and digital literacy classes. At USCRI Denver, staff who […]
Navigating Instability: A Country Conditions Overview of South Sudan
South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, continues to grapple with profound political, economic, and humanitarian challenges more than a decade after gaining independence on July 9, 2011. Despite hopes for peace and stability, the country has experienced recurring cycles of armed conflict, fragile governance, and widespread displacement. The consequences of civil war, coupled with ongoing […]
