THE PROBLEM A new viral outbreak threatens the health and safety of 42 million forcibly displaced people in Africa. A new strain of mpox, a virus that caused a worldwide outbreak in 2022, currently threatens refugee and displaced populations in Africa, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is at the epicenter. In the […]
Category: Policy and Advocacy
What is Statelessness?
Za Beda is a Rohingya woman who is forced to live in a refugee camp after Myanmar stripped her of legal protection. Starting in 2012, Myanmar launched violent attacks against the Rohingya, forcing them to flee to rural areas and camps. Za Beda has children, none of whom have birth certificates. Myanmar will not recognize […]
What is the Root Causes Strategy?
More people need refuge than ever before. The Administration’s ‘Root Causes Strategy’ aims to remedy the conditions that force people to migrate. Driven from their homes by a myriad of factors, including gang violence, persecution, poverty, corruption, and climate change, many of our neighbors in northern Central America flee for the United States. At […]
Severed Lifelines: The Obstruction of Humanitarian Aid in Sudan
The people of Sudan are living a nightmare. For over 500 days, the ravages of war have torn communities apart and left thousands of civilians starving, sick, injured, and killed. The ongoing war that began on April 15, 2023, between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has trapped civilians in […]
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 […]
Immigration Bills to Track in Congress
The public should be aware of bills in Congress because these proposed laws have the potential to impact everyday life significantly. By staying informed, citizens can understand how legislation might affect their communities, businesses, and personal lives. Tracking bills also empowers the public to hold their elected representatives accountable, ensuring that actions align with the […]
United Voices: Answering the Call of Immigrant Children & Youth
Without the inclusion of children and youth in our present, there can be no sustainable future or peace. They are the next generation; not only will they inherit the consequences of our decisions, but they already bear the greatest burdens of our inaction. Children and youth are grappling with a lack of safety and stability […]
Las Mariposas de la Frontera: One Asylum Seeker’s Search for Safety
Over the past two years, the current administration has made considerable changes to asylum and migrant processing at the southern U.S. border. Most recently, on June 4, the President issued a Proclamation on “Securing the Border,” which built upon previous regulations to effectively close the U.S.-Mexico border to asylum seekers and other migrants. Along with […]
Celebrating Solidarity: The Refugee Team at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games
As the world gears up for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games, amidst the excitement and anticipation there is a team that stands out not just for their athletic prowess but for their remarkable journey to the games—2024 Refugee Olympic Team. A team that competes under one flag but speak different languages, a team that have […]
USCRI Webinar: The Uganda Refugee Response and Refugee-Led Organizations
On July 25, USCRI hosted a webinar to discuss the role of refugee-led organizations in the Uganda refugee response. The webinar featured Refugee Led Organization Network of Uganda’s Jerry Lukendo Mbokani, Tomorrow Vijana’s Kubana Alexis, Youth Social Advocacy Team’s John Jal Dak, and Hodari Foundation’s Janvier Hafasha. It was moderated by USCRI Policy Analyst Daniel […]
