Heily Alemán is the founder and President of Fundación HechoXRefugiados, the first refugee-led NGO in Panama, where she leads strategies to empower refugees and migrants through entrepreneurship, training, and sustainable business development. www.refugeesinternational.org/authors/heil...

Kholoud Jwefil is an internationally-recognized advocate from Gaza with over nine years of experience in humanitarian response, gender equality, and refugee advocacy in conflict-affected communities. www.refugeesinternational.org/authors/khol...

Yuot Aleer is the co-founder of the Youth Drive Organization, where he leads initiatives that expand access to education, entrepreneurship, youth leadership, and climate action. www.refugeesinternational.org/authors/yuot...

Muombamungu James is the Executive Director of the Association of Refugees with Disability (ARD), a refugee-led organization advancing the rights and inclusion of refugees with disabilities in Uganda. www.refugeesinternational.org/authors/muom...

Leblanc Prieto is the CEO and co-founder of the United Refugees Foundation, a refugee women-led organization that promotes human rights, legal empowerment, and political advocacy for refugees in situations of forced human mobility. www.refugeesinternational.org/authors/lubl...

Buangoenkhimrarin Phitchayamethakun (Khim) is the co-founder of the Karenni Education Border, delivering digital literacy, English proficiency, and leadership training to displaced youth. www.r-efugeesinternational.org/authors/buan...

🎉 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

🚨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...

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

🚨It's not too late to join us at 12 pm ET today for our World Refugee Day Town Hall! Our 2026 Refugee Fellows from Sudan, Syria, Uganda, and Nicaragua will share key updates on their latest research and advocacy. An audience Q&A will follow. support.refugeesinternational.org/a/2026-world...

This World Refugee Day, we feel hope and ambition. That's why we're asking YOU to help us raise $20,000 by June 20 so we can keep fighting for forcibly displaced people worldwide. We're already at $2,000. Will you chip in? Donate now: give.refugeesinternational.org/a/ri2026wrd

World leaders must do all in their power to end the Israeli government’s ongoing bombardment and blockage of aid. The people of Gaza cannot wait any longer. CEOs of @oxfamamerica.bsky.social, @savethechildren.org, and RI speak out at the UN to make it clear: the ceasefire is failing.

🎉 Thank you to our partners for our Refugee Week USA event, Courage Together, happening on June 18 in Washington DC! These organizations have uplifted the DMV community and beyond through arts, culture, and advocacy. Mark your calendars! Details + tix: www.refugeesinternational.org/events-and-t...

🎙️Stream Episode 4 of our podcast, Forced From Home. @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social discusses the city’s legacy of welcoming refugees, and the power of local emergency response during Operation Metro Surge. Like + subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. www.refugeesinternational.org/actions/forc...

Kate Brick, Executive Director of @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social, reflects on the cross sectoral support we're seeing for pro-refugee/immigrant solutions at the state and local level, including in #Georgia. Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/2teQ32HGJV0?...

“America is made possible by the people that we invite in.” At our Advocacy Awards this year, we awarded @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social for his leadership in standing up for refugees and newcomers during Operation Metro Surge. Watch his full remarks: www.refugeesinternational.org/events-and-t...

Stream Episode 3 of our podcast, Forced from Home. @jeremykonyndyk.bsky.social sat with Dr. Thaer Ahmad to discuss the assault on medical care in Gaza and the importance of advocacy in the face of inhumanity. Like + subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. refugeesinternational.org/actions/forc...

🎙️Stream the second episode of our podcast, Forced from Home. We sat with @sarajacobs.house.gov to discuss the war in Sudan, its impact on civilians and refugees, and what the United States can do. Like + subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. www.refugeesinternational.org/actions/forc...

The United States can end the war and save countless of lives in Sudan by ending arms sales to the UAE, which is fueling genocide in their support of the RSF. Contact your member of Congress and tell them to pass the Stand Up for Sudan Act. support.refugeesinternational.org/a/take-actio...

“Fleeing the earlier Darfur genocide 25 years ago, I never thought I would be sitting in front of you speaking about another genocide.” Niemat Ahmadi, Founder of Darfur Women Action Group, shares personal testimony on Capitol Hill. She calls for action and accountability for the genocide in Sudan.