Seizing the attention and sympathy of the international community in 2017, more than 700,000 Rohingya refugees were forced to flee widespread persecution and violence at the hands of Myanmar’s military junta to neighboring Bangladesh. Entire communities were uprooted as villages were burned, and countless lives were devastated by killings, rapes, and other atrocities. The United […]
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Independence Day of Ukraine: Situation and Displacement Update
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 […]
A Historical Exploration of Outdated Immigration Laws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 […]
‘Political Death’: What is Citizenship Stripping?
Citizenship stripping refers to the practice of revoking an individual’s nationality, effectively severing their legal bond with the state. As states bear the responsibility of safeguarding their citizens’ fundamental human rights, the loss of citizenship can leave individuals exposed to severe rights violations. While the practice fell into disrepute after the atrocities of the Holocaust, […]
Why TPS Matters: Voices from Burma (Myanmar) in the United States
Four years have passed since the military seized power in Myanmar in a violent coup that shattered the lives of millions of people. Since then, Myanmar has descended into a deep humanitarian crisis marked by mass killings, arbitrary detentions, displacement, and severe restrictions on freedom and access to basic rights. In the face of these […]
