Refugees International

@refugeesinternational.org

Advocates for lifesaving assistance, human rights, and protection for displaced people.

https://www.refugeesinternational.org/
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@refugeesinternational.org Oct 11, 2026, 6:15 PM

Instead of honoring our promise to refugees who were approved to resettle to the United States, the White House is slashing refugee admissions & using resettlement resources almost exclusively to benefit white South Africans. Urge Congress to fight back: rcusa.org/tell-congres...

@refugeesinternational.org Oct 9, 2026, 6:39 PM

Nearly a year after the "so-called" ceasefire in Gaza was announced, Palestinians are still being killed.

Kholoud Jwefil is an RI Refugee Fellow and a Palestinian from Gaza. We join her call for sustained humanitarian access and an end the genocide.
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@refugeesinternational.org Oct 8, 2026, 4:17 PM

As aid shrinks globally, Zambia continues to pursue a model of integration for refugees. But key barriers remain.

Our latest report from Mark Wood offers practical steps the Zambian government, UNHCR, and the World Bank can take to realize this vision.
www.refugeesinternational.org/reports-brie...

@dataforprogress.org Oct 8, 2026, 1:58 PMReposted by @refugeesinternational.org

NEW POLL with @refugeesinternational.org and @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social:

Voters across party lines strongly support the U.S. having a refugee program, including 78% of Democrats, 66% of Independents, and 55% of Republicans.

Support rises to 90% among voters who know a refugee.

Bar chart of polling data from Data for Progress. Title: More Than Two-Thirds of Voters Believe the U.S. Should Have a Refugee Program. Question: A refugee is a person forced to leave their country to escape war, violence, or persecution due to factors such as race, religion, or political opinion. Should the government have a refugee program that helps bring some people seeking refuge to safety in the U.S.? Results (should have / don't know / should not have): All likely voters: 67% / 10% / 23%. Democrats: 78% / 7% / 15%. Independents/third party: 66% / 10% / 24%. Republicans: 55% / 13% / 32%. Know a refugee: 90% / 1% / 9%. Don't know a refugee: 66% / 10% / 25%. September 18–20, 2026 survey of 1,194 U.S. likely voters.

@refugeesinternational.org Oct 6, 2026, 6:14 PM

Protection of healthcare is fundamental to IHL, but it has been under assault.

We asked Tirana Hassan, CEO of @doctorswithoutborders.org, about the consequences of attacks on health care workers, & what must happen when laws are violated.

🎙️Full episode
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@refugeesinternational.org Oct 1, 2026, 3:46 PM

460 people. 39 nationalities. Sent to a country they've never known.

Our new report documents the stories of third country nationals forcibly transferred by the U.S. to Costa Rica and calls on the Costa Rican government and IOM to take immediate action.
www.refugeesinternational.org/reports-brie...

@refugeesinternational.org Oct 1, 2026, 2:35 PM

🎙️New from our podcast Forced From Home.

Will the next UN Secretary-General defend IHL & restore faith in global cooperation? This episode, recorded on the margins of UNGA 2026 w/ @perryworldhouse.bsky.social, explores that question and more. Listen now.
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@refugeesinternational.org Sep 28, 2026, 9:05 PM

📣 We are one month out from our 2026 fall fundraiser in New York!

Join us for an exclusive conversation on literature, food, and what connects us across communities and borders in this time of uncertainty.

Buy your ticket today!
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@refugeesinternational.org Sep 23, 2026, 6:02 PM

At the 2023 Global Refugee Forum, only 10 govts pledged to include refugees & IDPs in direct climate adaptation programming. What has been achieved?

Refugees International reviewed the pledges’ progress ahead of the 2027 deadline. Here's what we found:
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@refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 8:17 PMReposted by @refugeesinternational.org

+450 state & local elected leaders just sent a letter to the federal government calling for them to rebuild a strong & fair refugee admissions program.
It's clear: The American people overwhelmingly support welcoming refugees and our #FreedomToWelcome. freedomtowelcome.us

@yaelschacher.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 4:44 PMReposted by @refugeesinternational.org

ICE is now disappearing people within the U.S. detention system

apnews.com/article/ice-...

@yaelschacher.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 2:12 AMReposted by @refugeesinternational.org

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@yaelschacher.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 11:41 AMReposted by @refugeesinternational.org

Must read. And all of the Forbidden Stories on this topic to come.

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@refugeesinternational.org Sep 18, 2026, 7:43 PM

🎉 Mark your calendar! Join us this October in NYC for our annual fall fundraiser.

Featuring an exclusive conversation with @newyorker.com's Ishaan Tharoor, author and chef Hawa Hassan, and bestselling author Nadia Hashimi.

Get your tickets today: give.refugeesinternational.org/a/refugees-i...

@refugeesinternational.org Sep 17, 2026, 6:48 PM

🎙️New from our podcast, Forced From Home.

The U.S. has cut off all aid to Somalia – and the effects have been devastating.

Jeremy Konyndyk and Abdullahi Boru Halakhe discuss what this means for famine risk in Somalia, and what global leaders must do.
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@yaelschacher.bsky.social Sep 15, 2026, 3:39 PMReposted by @refugeesinternational.org

I was on 1A this morning on third country deportations. Points: They are cruel, coercive, unnecessary, undermine due process, undermine refugee & torture conventions, disconnect foreign policy from support for human rights and democracy, use tax dollars to separate families & send refugees to harm.

@refugeesinternational.org Sep 3, 2026, 8:08 PM

Time is running out—aid cuts and a looming El Niño shock will push families closer to the brink.

Refugees International calls on the Trump administration, Congress, & donors to restore humanitarian aid and fund anticipatory action for the October rains.
www.refugeesinternational.org/statements-a...

@refugeesinternational.org Sep 3, 2026, 8:08 PM

The costs of this aid retreat also have security consequences.

"[The U.S.] is escalating its military campaign against al-Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia while cutting support that helps people survive. Aid and security go hand-in-hand.” @qulshtm.bsky.social
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@refugeesinternational.org Sep 3, 2026, 8:08 PM

“If Somalia tips into famine after U.S. aid cuts, this administration will not be able to claim it was unforeseeable. The warning signs are here, and the time to act is now.” @jeremykonyndyk.bsky.social
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@refugeesinternational.org Sep 3, 2026, 8:08 PM

@jeremykonyndyk.bsky.social and @qulshtm.bsky.social just returned from Somalia with a warning: Trump's aid cuts risk pushing the country into famine. 🧵

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