Sudan is entering the new year still gripped by a war that erupted on April 15, 2023, between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Allied forces and external powers also fuel this brutal civil war. Alarm, shock, unfathomable, catastrophic, appalling, devastating—all terms used to describe the 20 months and counting […]
Category: Refugees
The Humanitarian and Displacement Situation in Ukraine – October 2024
This is an update and supplement to USCRI’s March 2024 report on the Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine. Mass Displacement The mass displacement crisis continues in Ukraine. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that over 6.7 million refugees from Ukraine have fled for protection in other countries. Over 6 million Ukrainian refugees […]
Ukraine: An Update on the Mass Displacement Crisis
This is an update and supplement to USCRI’s March 2024 report on the Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine. Mass Displacement The mass displacement crisis continues in Ukraine. Around 6 million Ukrainian refugees are hosted by European countries, and about 400,000 Ukrainians are hosted by Canada and the United States. Poland previously hosted the largest number […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Starvation and Suicide: Refugees in Kenya Camps
The extreme cuts to food rations in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Settlement in Kenya have led to deadly protests, suicides, and an inhumane situation for refugees seeking safety and protection. The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is deeply disturbed by reports it received on the current situation in the camp, which has […]
