“No refugee situation should become permanent simply because the world has grown accustomed to it.” These powerful words, shared last week by Barham Salih, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, remind us of the importance of challenging refugee warehousing and the need for global action to break down barriers so that refugees can find lasting solutions. Every person deserves access to education, employment, freedom of movement, and economic opportunities. At USCRI, these principles guide our continued commitment to advocating for the rights, dignity, and opportunities of displaced people around the world.

Immigration law is constantly changing. The Legal Landscape helps you stay informed. This month, we examine recent legal developments affecting refugee populations, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and asylum seekers in the Netherlands. Stay up to date on the legal and policy issues impacting immigrants and displaced communities. Subscribe at bit.ly/4bZrhxo

Temporary Protected Status is stuck in limbo. TPS offers critical protections to eligible individuals whose home countries are experiencing conflict, disasters, or other unsafe conditions. In January 2025, 17 countries had TPS designations. Today, just four remain. Protections for Sudan and Ukraine were scheduled to expire today, October 19. Yet, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced no decision, leaving thousands of people without clarity about what comes next. Everyone deserves security and stability when returning home is not safe.

Every girl deserves the chance to follow her dreams. Education helps make that possible.💙 Hear from Sylvia, USCRI Kenya’s Program Manager, about how Keep Girls Dreaming is helping girls in Kakuma Refugee Camp stay in school and pursue brighter futures. Make a gift today and help more girls access the education they deserve. Give today at Refugees.org/BecomeADreamKee…

Ebola is spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, putting already vulnerable displaced women and girls at even greater risk. Ituri Province, along the DRC's eastern border with Uganda, is at the center of the crisis. Home to millions of displaced people, the region faces overcrowded living conditions, limited access to healthcare, and ongoing conflict-related violence, leaving women and girls especially vulnerable. The international community cannot look away. Stay informed at bit.ly/4hKHslB

USCRI is proud to partner with ARAHA to address acute food shortages in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. For unaccompanied refugee girls, access to nutritious food is essential to their health, safety, and ability to thrive. Through this partnership, we're supporting the foster families who provide these girls with care, stability, and a place to call home. Read more about this partnership: bit.ly/4jV4Pdw

Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the history, resilience, and rights of Indigenous communities around the world. For many Indigenous peoples, forced displacement is not just a part of history, but an ongoing reality. From land dispossession to climate-related displacement, Indigenous communities continue to face threats to their homes, safety, and sovereignty. At USCRI, we recognize the connection between Indigenous rights and refugee protection. Today and every day, we stand for the right to stay, the right to return, and the right to belong.

Every girl deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream of a brighter future. 💙 This International Day of the Girl, we honor the strength and resilience of girls in Kakuma Refugee Camp, where USCRI's Keep Girls Dreaming program has supported more than 15,000 girls with essential resources to help them stay in school and pursue their dreams. Support this work TODAY at refugees.org/becomeadreamkee…

USCRI congratulates Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a South African jurist and longtime champion of international human rights, on being named the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. We celebrate her decades of dedication to advancing justice, defending human rights, and advocating for persecuted communities around the world.

Today, we celebrate 10 years of USCRI El Salvador! Over the past decade, our team has made a meaningful difference in the lives of returnees and local communities across El Salvador. Through every challenge and milestone, the dedication of our staff and the resilience and determination of the people we serve continue to inspire us. Here's to 10 years of impact, service, and hope, and to continuing this meaningful work for years to come!

Behind every girl is a story of resilience. This International Day of the Girl, we’re honoring the courage, determination, and dreams of girls in Kakuma Refugee Camp. Watch. Share. Give. And help us Keep Girls Dreaming. Support girls today: Refugees.org/BecomeADreamKee…

She should be here. Learning, growing, and dreaming about her future. 💙 For too many girls in Kakuma Refugee Camp, a lack of access to menstrual products can stand in the way of their education. This International Day of the Girl, help us provide another 15,000 girls with a year’s supply of menstrual products so they can stay in school and keep dreaming. Give today: Refugees.org/BecomeADreamKee…

Recently, our USCRI Twin Falls team partnered with local law enforcement and community leaders to host the “Did You Know?” Cultural Unity Tour, bringing together 76 participants to learn about the cultures and experiences of refugees and immigrants from Mexico, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Ukraine. Through open conversations, cultural presentations, and community discussions, participants explored how understanding different backgrounds and experiences can strengthen communication, build trust, and create a more welcoming community for all.

For girls living in refugee camps, something as routine as getting a period can become a barrier to education, health, safety, and everyday life. Through Keep Girls Dreaming, USCRI is working to change that. Since launching the initiative in 2023, we have provided sanitary pads to more than 15,000 girls, helping them continue showing up for school, their communities, and their futures. Help us keep girls dreaming. Learn more and give at Refugees.org/KeepGirlsDreami….

As El Niño develops, its effects can be felt around the world, bringing drought to some regions and heavy rainfall and flooding to others. For communities already facing food insecurity, poverty and displacement, extreme weather can deepen existing challenges. Learn more about the global events affecting displaced communities at Refugees.org.

We applaud @GovPhilScott's efforts in advocating for refugees, reminding us all that refugee families make important contributions to U.S. communities and workplaces.

There are only hours left to help us reach our $25,000 Fiscal Year End Challenge Match! We’re already 81% of the way there, and now, thanks to an additional $5,300 pledge from a generous Vermont couple, every $1 donated today will become $3 to support refugees and immigrants. Help us close the final gap before midnight. Donate now at refugees.org/

This summer, Lia Butanda had the opportunity to intern with USCRI, splitting her time between our headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, and our team in Aguascalientes, Mexico! Working alongside our policy analysts and program coordinators, Lia helped develop a report on the Habesha Project, USCRI’s program supporting refugee students as they relocate to Mexico to pursue and complete their degrees. Lia was an incredible addition to our team, and we are so grateful for the energy, dedication, and perspective she brought to her work! A special thank you to Georgetown University’s Institute for the Study of International Migration for their partnership in making this opportunity possible.

Medicaid is changing. Who could lose coverage? Starting October 1, 2026, new federal eligibility rules will restrict access to Medicaid for many lawfully present immigrants, including refugees, people granted asylum and other humanitarian populations who previously qualified for immediate coverage. Swipe to understand what's changing, who could be affected and what coverage options may remain. Learn more and read our full Medicaid Policy Explainer at bit.ly/4yZbXKo

In this edition of Voices of Resilience, we're highlighting comedians Mo Amer, Akau Jambo and Cristela Alonzo, who use humor to share stories of immigration, displacement, cultural identity and resilience. Swipe to meet the comedians proving that even the heaviest stories can bring people together through laughter!