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PROYECTO HABESHA – TRES ESTUDIANTES SURSUDANESES INICIAN SUS ESTUDIOS SUPERIORES

Nos complace anunciar que tres estudiantes sursudaneses del Programa de Vías Complementarias Habesha de USCRI, cuyo objetivo es conectar a refugiados de todo el mundo con la educación superior en México, iniciaron recientemente sus estudios de Ingeniería en las universidades La Salle Saltillo e ITESO. Taban, un estudiante sobresaliente que ha demostrado un gran interés […]

Honoring the Resilience of Immigrants and Migrants of Asian Descent

Today, we celebrate Lunar New Year and highlight our solidarity with refugees and immigrants from Asia and of Asian descent. The United States has a troubled history with Asian exclusion. In 1875, Congress passed the Page Act, the nation’s first legislative restriction on free immigration. While the law was framed as a human trafficking and […]

What is Labor Trafficking?

Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, is a heinous crime that involves the buying or selling of people for labor or sex. Victims and survivors can be subjected to physical and psychological abuse, with their basic human rights systematically violated. Despite ongoing efforts, human trafficking remains a pressing challenge. Labor Trafficking Labor trafficking […]

The Administration Stops Temporary Humanitarian Protection Pathway for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans

On January 20, the Administration terminated the CHNV humanitarian parole program, ending a program that granted temporary humanitarian protection to Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan nationals with U.S.-based sponsors. Executive Order “Securing Our Borders” leaves open the possibility for the Secretary of Homeland Security to terminate other parole programs. Furthermore, Executive Order “Protecting the American […]

Webinar: Addressing the Needs of Unaccompanied & Separated Children in Displacement Settings

Unaccompanied and separated children are among the most vulnerable populations affected by conflict and humanitarian crises. They face heightened risks of violence, exploitation, and neglect, with significant barriers to accessing essential services and protection mechanisms. In East Africa and surrounding subregions, children have been forced to migrate as violence, unrest, and climate shocks worsen. To […]

Recovering Childhood Report: An Update on Children in Kenya’s Refugee Camps

In December 2023, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) published its report, Recovering Childhood: Access to Education & Protection for Children in Kenya’s Refugee Camps, following field visits to Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps and Kalobeyei Settlement. During the visits, USCRI Policy Analyst Victoria Walker examined the experiences of refugee children in the […]

Call To Action: Bills to Support

Dear Colleagues, Congress is currently in recess until September 9. It is the perfect moment to reach out to Congressional staff in their D.C. offices or meet Members of Congress in your home district and tell them to support the following legislation! VOTE YES ✅ The Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act The Crime Victims Fund […]

Mahbouba Seraj visits USCRI Cleveland

Earlier this month, USCRI Cleveland had the honor of hosting an event with Ms. Mahbouba Seraj, a leader in advocating for women’s rights and a Nobel Peace Prize Nominee. Ms. Seraj stayed behind after the evacuation of Afghanistan for a year to witness and document the Taliban’s dismantling of women’s rights. Nadeen Abusada, reporter with […]

Policy Report: 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 […]