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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 1d

676 million women & girls lived near deadly conflict in 2024—the highest since the 1990s.
In crisis, girls face more risks—but they’re also leading change.
This #DayoftheGirl, stand with them.

Read more: bit.ly/48kUamO

Everything She Can Be: Honoring the Power of Girls Everywhere - USCRI

Girls are changemakers. Each year since 2012, on October 11, the international community marks International Day of the Girl Child as an opportunity to share girls’ stories, recommit to upholding thei...

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 2d

These words greet us every day at USCRI’s headquarters:

“As long as there are refugees, we cannot ignore them.”
— Attributed to President Dwight D. Eisenhower

A timeless reminder that compassion must never fade.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 5d

Breaking News: The Trump administration is said to have plans to slash refugee admissions to a record low, with many slots reserved for white South Africans.

Trump Administration Is Said to Plan to Cut Refugee Admissions to a Record Low

Many of the slots would go to white South Africans and others facing “unjust discrimination,” according to people familiar with the matter and documents obtained by The New York Times.

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 5d

The recent termination of #TPS for #Syria could have life-threatening consequences. Syrians still face instability, violence, & humanitarian crisis. We urge the Administration to reverse this decision & extend protections for our Syrian neighbors. Read our full statement below
https://bit.ly/3WjP2I7

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 7d

Periods are natural. Shame is not. Stigma isolates girls and keeps them from fully participating in daily life.

Through USCRI’s #KeepGirlsDreaming, we’re providing pads so girls can stay in school and keep dreaming.

We’re over halfway to 1M pads. Help us get there.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ex1Tyq

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 8d

Support refugees. Get a magazine.

Nick Norlen’s Paper Airplane is raising $10K for USCRI—and we’re just $2,500 away.

Donate now and get the debut issue FREE: PaperAirplane.pub

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 12d

Supplying pads is a vital first step toward health and dignity—so every girl can stay healthy and keep dreaming.

Support #KeepGirlsDreaming and help us reach our goal of 1 million pads. Let’s make sure every girl has what she needs to be everything she can be.

#MenstrualJustice
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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 12d

When conflict disrupts systems, girls lose more than safety—they lose access to dignity.

As of 2024, 1.5B people lack basic sanitation. In #Kakuma, unequal access to water and soap makes managing menstruation nearly impossible, exposing girls to serious health risks.

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 13d

Currently, approx. 9.3M people need humanitarian aid as a result of deepening crises driven by conflict, climate shocks, disease, and food insecurity.

Swipe to learn more about these urgent realities.

🔗 For full country update: bit.ly/3KER82I

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 13d

#SouthSudan is still striving for peace.

More than a decade after gaining independence, the world’s youngest nation continues to experience ongoing conflict, unstable governance, and widespread displacement.

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 15d

Let’s make sure every girl has what she needs to be everything she can be.

Donate today. Empower tomorrow.

🔗 bit.ly/4ex1Tyq
#KeepGirlsDreaming #MenstrualJustice

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 15d

Through USCRI’s Keep Girls Dreaming initiative, we’re working to promote menstrual justice and deliver 1 million pads to girls in Kenya’s refugee camps—and thanks to your support, we’ve already raised over half of the funds needed.

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 15d

In Kakuma refugee camp, girls face health risks and barriers to education simply because they lack access to essential supplies.

For just $4.68, you can provide one girl with a year’s supply of sanitary pads—keeping her healthy, in school, and dreaming of a brighter future.

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 16d

Shana Tova! USCRI wishes all who celebrate a sweet New Year filled with blessings and joy. #RoshHashanah #ShanaTovah

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 16d

Our blog, “When Accounting for War Crimes, Include Refugee Voices” explores why centering refugees is essential to lasting peace.
🔗 bit.ly/4cmPxIU

#PeaceDay #TransitionalJustice

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 16d

Transitional justice systems, by accounting for the harms that took place during an armed conflict, can accomplish this.

Too often, these systems overlook the voices of those forced to flee. Without their inclusion, the cycle of conflict risks repeating.

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 16d

September 21 was the #InternationalDayofPeace —a day to unite across differences and build a lasting culture of peace.

True peace requires more than the absence of conflict. It calls for a transformation of the conditions that allowed violence to occur.

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 19d

Girls are already leading the charge by speaking up, advocating for their rights, and shaping their futures.

With your support, we can amplify their voices—not just with pads, but with power.

Help us reach our goal of 1M pads.
Donate today. Empower tomorrow.
🔗 bit.ly/4ex1Tyq

#menstrualjustice

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 19d

Over 142,000 girls in Kenya’s refugee camps face health risks because they lack access to essential supplies—often forced to use unsanitary pieces of cloth.

USCRI’s Keep Girls Dreaming initiative provides pads so girls can stay in school, stay healthy, and keep dreaming of brighter futures.

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 21d

Let’s make sure every girl has what she needs to be everything she can be.
Donate today. Empower tomorrow.

🔗 bit.ly/4ex1Tyq
#menstrualjustice

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 21d

Through USCRI’s Keep Girls Dreaming initiative, we provide menstrual pads so girls can stay in school, stay healthy, and continue dreaming of positive futures.

Help us reach our goal of providing 1 million pads. Donate today to support menstrual justice in refugee camps in Kenya.

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 21d

Periods don’t stop for conflict—but access to care often does.

In refugee camps across Kenya, over 142,000 school-aged girls face serious health risks as many often resort to using and reusing unsanitary pieces of cloth because they lack access to essential supplies.

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 22d

The brief examines how the separation of these bans has impacted the rights of noncitizens seeking to immigrate to the United States and how travel ban exceptions might reduce inconsistent policy results.

Read the full brief here: bit.ly/46kraZx

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 22d

Our latest policy brief explains the distinction between entry bans and processing bans. While the Executive Branch has broad authority to issue entry bans, it has lesser authority to combine that with a processing ban.

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 22d

On January 20, 2025, Executive Order 14163 imposed an entry ban on refugees into the United States. The following day, the State Department stopped all processing of refugee applications indefinitely.

Yet, these two steps are viewed separately in our legal system.

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · 23d

Honoring this month also means protecting the rights, safety, and futures of Hispanic refugees and immigrants who continue to enrich and strengthen our communities.

Learn more: bit.ly/45PhXZg

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