Afghanistan is facing a severe humanitarian crisis 5 years after U.S. military withdrawal and the 2025 termination of U.S. humanitarian aid. Join us on August 13 for our latest findings & America’s enduring responsibility to the Afghan people. support.refugeesinternational.org/a/deadly-imp...

At least 4 Rohingya refugee boats have capsized in the Bay of Bengal in 4 months. We spoke to survivor Rahila Begum and explored why rising violence, conditions in Bangladesh camps, and aid cuts are driving Rohingya refugees to risk deadly sea journeys. @theazadiproject.bsky.social

"The massive new Ebola outbreak now spreading across conflict-ridden eastern Congo is a grim object lesson on just how vital USAID was." Read more on the consequences of DOGE's dismantlement of USAID in @jeremykonyndyk.bsky.social's latest op-ed on @zeteo.com. zeteo.com/p/ebola-cong...

Blame Elon Musk and Donald Trump for the Out-of-Control Ebola Crisis

Jeremy Konyndyk, who helped lead the U.S. response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak, writes about the deadly consequences DOGE's dismantling of USAID has had, as Congo struggles to contain the virus.

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For 75 years, the Refugee Convention has laid the foundation for refugee protection. But here in the U.S., that protection is eroding. Tell the White House to uphold America’s commitment to refugees & end the attacks on our communities. Sign today ✍️ support.refugeesinternational.org/a/tell-white...

Tell the White House: Keep Our Promise to Refugees

The White House is targeting refugees who were promised safety in the United States. Tell the White House to immediately end these unlawful attacks on refugees and keep our promise.

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Thank you @crow.house.gov for your leadership & introduction of the Afghanistan TPS Act. This bipartisan legislation will grant Afghan nationals Temporary Protected Status (TPS), offering work-authorization and protection from deportation. Full press release ⬇️ crow.house.gov/media/press-...

Crow Introduces Bill to Grant Vulnerable Afghans Temporary Protected Status

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, introduced the A...

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🎙️New from our podcast, Forced From Home. In this episode, we learn from @craigspencer.bsky.social on the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, how it spreads, and factors fueling the current Bundibugyo outbreak. Listen to the full episode. www.refugeesinternational.org/actions/forc...

🚨The Supreme Court has authorized the Trump administration to terminate TPS. Haitians with TPS are parents, caregivers, and taxpayers. Tearing them from communities will have devastating consequences. Tell Congress: protect Haitian TPS Holders. support.refugeesinternational.org/a/urgent-con...

The Knicks and Brunson have been the good news story of the sports world this year. Imagine the good news and hope the team could bring to the suffering people of Sudan if the team cut its connection to such horrific violence.

A Question I'd Ask Jalen Brunson About the Patch on His Jersey

If I had the good fortune of meeting Jalen Brunson, I would urge him to learn about what the UAE is doing in Sudan, to educate others about it, and to ask the Knicks owner, James Dolan, to end the UAE deal.

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🎉 We are proud to announce our 2026 Refugee Fellows cohort! Thank you to the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and the Robert Bosch Stiftung for their generous support in making this program possible. Scroll to read more about about each fellow 🧵 www.refugeesinternational.org/statements-a...

My story for @aljazeera.com on the Cubans deported to Mexico after living decades in the US. Many people deported from the US under Trump have been sent to the southern states of Chiapas and Tabasco, with these men dumped in Palenque (Chiapas)🧵👇 www.aljazeera.com/features/lon...

Meet the Cubans stuck in Mexico under Donald Trump’s deportation campaign

Cuba has often refused to accept deportations from the US. Where does that leave Cuban deportees under Trump?

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A recent SCOTUS decision authorized the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Thousands of Haitian TPS holders who are taxpayers and healthcare workers will be uprooted from the communities they serve. Take action ⤵️ support.refugeesinternational.org/a/urgent-con...

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has forced Lebanon into a severe displacement crisis. Jad El Dilati (@minorityrights.bsky.social) discusses its long-term ramifications. Watch his remarks and our full conversation with voices on the ground. www.refugeesinternational.org/events-and-t...

Refugees International and @wrcommission.bsky.social released a new joint report today, detailing the devastating impact of aid cuts on women-led organizations serving displaced women and girls. Read our report: www.refugeesinternational.org/reports-brie...

At What Cost? Women-Led Organizations, Funding Cuts, and the Price of Survival - Refugees International

Funding cuts are not only creating immediate operational challenges for WLOs, but are also exposing deeper structural challenges within the humanitarian system.

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If Maduro is gone, why is Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis still forcing people to flee? Because the system that created the crisis remains in power. Hear more from Ana María Diez in the latest episode of our podcast Forced From Home. www.refugeesinternational.org/actions/forc...

Refugees International stands with the Salgado and Paktiawel families and in solidarity with all immigrants and refugees terrorized by the Trump administration’s state-sanctioned violence and racist agenda. Full statement below. www.refugeesinternational.org/statements-a...

The earthquakes in Venezuela killed thousands & displaced countless more – driving the country into a deeper humanitarian crisis. In this episode of Forced From Home, we speak w/ Ana Maria Diez, a Venezuelan lawyer living in displacement, to learn more. www.refugeesinternational.org/actions/forc...

Refugees International President @jeremykonyndyk.bsky.social sits down with @whyshoulditrustyou.bsky.social host Brinda Adhikari on the 2025 USAID cuts. Listen to the podcast below ⤵ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

What Happened w USAID? Rhetoric, Reality & Real World Impact w Former USAID Leaders Andrew Natsios & Jeremy Konyndyk

Podcast Episode · Why Should I Trust You? · July 9 · 1h 27m

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Lebanon is facing one of the most severe displacement and humanitarian crises in its modern history. Join us July 9 for a webinar highlighting perspectives from Lebanon on the long-term ramifications of the conflict and ongoing displacement. support.refugeesinternational.org/a/lebanon-br...

🚨Buried in the FY2027 NDAA is a provision that would deepen military cooperation between the U.S. and Israel, with little public scrutiny. Join the +1,200 people who have called on Congress to remove this provision. Act now. support.refugeesinternational.org/a/tell-congr...

As we celebrate the freedoms promised by the American founding, we seek to offer those same freedoms to refugees in search of safety, liberty & prosperity. Urge your state & local elected officials to sign onto the #FreedomToWelcome letter. tinyurl.com/FreedomToWel...

Lebanon is facing one of the most severe displacement and humanitarian crises in its modern history. Join us July 9 for a webinar highlighting perspectives from Lebanon on the long-term ramifications of the conflict and ongoing displacement. support.refugeesinternational.org/a/lebanon-br...

Uganda’s refugee policy is under tremendous strain following years of aid cuts and rising refugee arrivals. In our latest report, experts share urgent recommendations on how this policy can realize its promise. www.refugeesinternational.org/reports-brie...

The Trump admin is cutting deals with foreign govts to forcibly deport thousands of people to countries where they have no ties. In this episode of Forced From Home, we speak w/ Tutu Alicante who explains how these governments benefit and at what cost. www.refugeesinternational.org/actions/forc...

🧵 Yesterday, SCOTUS slammed the door on people seeking protection by sanctioning the deportation of hundreds of thousands of TPS holders, longstanding members of U.S. communities who fled unprecedented violence, persecution, displacement, and disasters. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/u...

Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power Over Immigration

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I’m in Geneva talking about prevalence of push backs and reading Alito’a decision in Mullin v AOL asserting that it doesn’t matter if ports of entry are blocked or asylum seekers are turned away. The U.S. has no obligation to process people seeking protection at the border. Devastating.

An RSF attack on El Obeid could put 500,000+ people at risk, including 100,000 internally displaced people in the city. If El Obeid falls like El Fasher, the UAE cannot claim that the outcome was beyond its control. Statement from Daniel P. Sullivan. www.refugeesinternational.org/statements-a...

Refugees International Sounds Alarm on Imminent Atrocities in El Obeid, Sudan - Refugees International

An RSF attack on El Obeid could place more than 500,000 people at risk, including 100,000 IDPs in the region.

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🚨Buried in the FY2027 NDAA is a provision that would deepen military cooperation between the U.S. and Israel—out of public view. This cannot pass. Tell Congress to remove the U.S.-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative from the bill. support.refugeesinternational.org/a/tell-congr...

Since the fall of Assad, over a million Syrian refugees have returned to #Syria. But blind spots in policy make reintegration difficult. The reconstruction of Syria cannot succeed without its people. Refugee Fellow Kenda Hawasli calls for urgent reform. www.refugeesinternational.org/perspectives...

When Return Becomes Rejection: Syria’s Hidden Recognition Gap - Refugees International

Since the fall of Assad, over a million Syrian refugees have returned to Syria. However, blind spots in policy make reintegrating difficult.

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The White House is targeting refugees who were promised safety in the United States. This World Refugee Day, tell the White House to keep America’s promise to refugee families. Together, our voices matter. Sign the petition. ✍️ support.refugeesinternational.org/a/tell-white...

📢 We’re fighting for refugee rights and we can’t do this without you. Our goal is to raise $20,000 by June 20 in honor of World Refugee Day! Hear more from Refugees International President Jeremy Konyndyk. Watch, share, and help us reach our goal! give.refugeesinternational.org/a/ri2026wrd