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.

#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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Today marks the start of #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth —a celebration of the culture, history, and resilience of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Over 142K girls in refugee camps in Kenya who face barriers to education simply because they lack access to essential supplies. USCRI’s Keep Girls Dreaming initiative is changing that—providing pads so girls can stay in school, stay healthy, and keep dreaming.

In Myanmar, the humanitarian crisis continues to deepen in 2025.

Menstruation shouldn’t stop education—but for displaced girls, it often does. In refugee camps across Kenya, over 142,000 school-aged girls face barriers to education simply because they lack access to essential supplies.

On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we honor the lives lost to suicide, stand with those who are struggling, and reaffirm our commitment to mental health for all—especially those facing the profound challenges of displacement, migration, and resettlement.

USCRI is alarmed by DHS’s decision to end #Venezuela’s 2021 #TPS designation on November 7, 2025. This move threatens the safety and stability of more than 250K Venezuelans who sought refuge in the U.S. from political persecution, economic collapse, and human rights abuses.

Today is #InternationalLiteracyDay, and this year's focus is on promoting literacy in the digital era. For over 100 years, USCRI has supported refugees and immigrants through various literacy programs.

Today is #InternationalDayofCharity More than 123 million people worldwide have been forcibly displaced—and that number continues to rise. As funding cuts impact organizations across the globe, USCRI remains steadfast in uplifting refugee voices and defending their rights.

This week, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit Kunar province, #Afghanistan, along the eastern border with #Pakistan. Early reports indicate 2,205 dead, with the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) estimating about 1.3M people affected.

For years, the Uyghur people and other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) and across China have faced repression marked by arbitrary detention, mass surveillance, forced assimilation, and coercive labor programs.

In 2017, over 700K #Rohingya refugees were forced to flee widespread persecution and violence in #Myanmar, as villages were burned and entire communities uprooted. The United Nations, the United States, and human rights organizations have since recognized these attacks as genocide.

On #Ukraine’s Independence Day, millions remain displaced. ➡️ 5.6M refugees from Ukraine worldwide, with about 90% residing in #Europe ➡️ 3.3M internally displaced

There are over 5.6 million refugees from #Ukraine, and more than 12,000 civilians have been killed since #Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. These are just some of the key figures of the conflict as of July 2025. ➡️ Swipe to learn more.

Earlier this year, humanitarian parole protections for individuals under the #CHNV parole program, which included over 100,000 #Cubans, were revoked, putting more than 500,000 at risk of deportation.

Today, over 300 million people worldwide are in need of humanitarian assistance due to ongoing crises. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we honor the courage and dedication of humanitarian workers worldwide.

On June 27, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a peace agreement to end hostilities between DRC forces and Rwandan-supported M23 rebels.

Four years after #Kabul fell, thousands of #Afghan allies remain in danger, and many of those airlifted still have no clear and direct pathway to permanent status.

In this episode of #EchoesOfHome, Mina Sherzoy continues her story of being displaced twice from #Afghanistan. After more than 20 years in international development, dedicating her life to helping others, she found her life's work destroyed in an instant.

Today, more than 51 million people worldwide are seeking protection. Many of the largest displacement crises—such as those in Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Haiti—are forcing Black migrants to flee violence, only to face further harm on their journey to safety.

The Alien Enemies Act—an extraordinary power that authorizes the removal of nationals of wartime adversaries—was passed over 200 years ago, while the Alien Registration Act—a law forcing noncitizens to register—was passed in 1940.

Today is #InternationalYouthDay —a time to recognize the resilience, creativity, and potential of young refugees and immigrants. Many have faced persecution, violence, or climate disasters that have uprooted their lives, yet they continue to dream, create, and build brighter futures.

USCRI Honduras has launched Emprende Pro Mujer with Pro Mujer and CASM, supporting 120 women returnees to grow their microenterprises.

Black migrants are not met with compassion, but with inhumane cruelty, and are dehumanized.

On July 30–31, USCRI convened a two-day Partner Agency Retreat with 23 of the oldest and most trusted refugee resettlement organizations in the U.S. to coordinate strategy, strengthen collaboration, and reaffirm our shared commitment to refugee and immigrant rights.

Today, more than 123 million people around the world have been forcibly displaced. As that number grows, USCRI joined 23 of the nation’s leading refugee resettlement organizations to strengthen coordination and renew our commitment to refugee and immigrant rights.

Human trafficking does not happen in isolation. It thrives in vulnerable and underserved communities, on the margins of society, and in the gaps between systems. #WorldDayAgainstTraffickinginPersons

Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year’s theme—“Human Trafficking is Organized Crime – End the Exploitation”—calls for stronger criminal justice responses and survivor-centered solutions.

The global framework to combat human trafficking is built on three pillars: Prosecution, Prevention, and Protection.

Human trafficking is becoming more violent, more profitable, and more global. From 2020 to 2023, over 200,000 individuals were identified in trafficking situations, according to the UNODC.

On #WorldDrowningPreventionDay, we’re reminded that “Anyone can drown; no one should.” Yet the thousands of migrants and refugees who drown each year in search of safety are too often overlooked.

Stripping someone of their citizenship severs their legal bond with the state, leaving them without rights or protection, often facing persecution, exploitation, and forced displacement. Once condemned as inhumane and contrary to basic human rights, this practice is making a troubling comeback.

Four years since #Myanmar’s military seized power, the country is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis marked by violent conflict, mass displacement, and severe restrictions on freedom and access to basic rights.

Many know her as a chart-topping singer-songwriter and judge on The Voice UK—but did you know Rita Ora was once a refugee? Born in Pristina, Yugoslavia (now Kosovo), during a time of political unrest, her family fled ethnic persecution and resettled in the UK when she was just one year old.

East Africa is home to one of the most devastating and underreported hunger crises. In 2024, nearly 62M people across the region experienced acute food insecurity.

Today is International #NelsonMandelaDay —a time to honor Mandela’s enduring legacy of resilience, forgiveness, and dedication to justice. As we reflect on his vision for a better world, we remember his powerful words:

Humanitarian funding is often seen as short-term relief and for emergency purposes, but its impacts can be long-lasting. It helps ensure access to food, shelter, and healthcare for the world’s most vulnerable.

1/ Gender apartheid must be recognized as a crime under international law. As UN member states prepare for negotiations on a new treaty on crimes against humanity, now is the time to act—A thread.

On July 7, DHS announced its decision to end #TPS for #Honduras and #Nicaragua by September 8, 2025—putting tens of thousands of people who sought refuge in the U.S. at risk of losing protection.

The East Africa region is facing one of the most severe and underreported hunger crises today, including famine in Sudan.

On July 4, H.R. 1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, was signed into law. The legislation puts over 11M people at risk of losing healthcare coverage and slashes nutrition assistance that supports more than 2M children.

USCRI Cleveland teamed up with the Educational and Cultural Ukrainian American League (ECUAL) to host a four-week Cultural Exchange Summer Camp for Ukrainian refugee and parolee children. This program created a nurturing and enriching environment for children navigating a new life in the U.S.

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at USCRI! As we celebrate the promise of freedom and independence, we honor the resilience of those who come to the U.S. seeking safety, dignity, and a chance to rebuild.