Refugees International

06/05/2026

These next two weeks, NBA fans will be glued to their screens watching the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs face off in the finals. But those won’t be the only brands on display.

The logo of the Emirates, the flagship airline of the United Arab Emirates, will be splattered across these same screens. Behind this NBA-Emirates partnership is a disturbing fact: the same UAE partnering with the NBA is also funding genocide in Sudan.

A growing coalition of advocates, Sudanese diaspora, and members of Congress have one call: the NBA must END its partnership with the Emirates.

Join us and take action today.
https://bloodontheball.org/

06/01/2026

Almost one year ago, 400+ individuals from 12 countries, 44 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico signed the pledge, affirming their commitment to coming together—one act of welcome at a time—to build stronger communities where everyone can thrive.
Though many of our neighbors—especially people who are immigrants and refugees—continue to feel uncertain and afraid, your act of welcome helped to show them they're not alone.
As we approach , we want to celebrate YOU and your efforts to keep your community welcoming.
Submit through photos, videos, or written reflections the act of welcome you completed! ⬇️
http://tiny.cc/WeWillWelcomeSubmissions
Want to join the movement? Sign the pledge now! ⬇️
http://bit.ly/WelcomingPledge

05/29/2026

The ceasefire in Gaza is failing and the humanitarian situation there remains catastrophic.

Last week, leaders from Oxfam America, Refugees International, and Save the Children US hosted a press briefing at the United Nations to address the reality that Palestinians face daily despite the ceasefire.

The message was clear – world leaders must do all in their power to end the Israeli government’s ongoing bombardment and blockage of aid. The violence has not stopped and the people of Gaza can’t wait any longer.

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

🎙️Stream the fourth episode of our podcast, Forced From Home.

In this episode, we hear from Minneapolis Mayor Frey about the city’s legacy of welcoming refugees and immigrants, what it was like witnessing Operation Metro Surge, and the indelible power of local emergency response.

Like and subscribe to Forced from Home wherever you listen to podcasts.
https://www.refugeesinternational.org/actions/forced-from-home-episode-4-major-jacob-frey/

05/28/2026

Thank you to our partners and vendors for our Refugee Week USA event, Courage Together!

These organizations have uplifted the DMV community and beyond through arts, culture, and advocacy. Come meet them at our workshops, purchase souvenirs at the open bazaar, or make a donation!

🗓️Thursday, June 18. See you soon in D.C.!

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05/20/2026

Refugees are already economic actors. These 3 refugees in Uganda are a testament to that.

With global aid cuts, countries like Uganda must create refugee policy that shifts from aid dependency to enabling enterprise.

When refugees are given the legal right to work, everyone wins.

Stay informed. Watch this space.

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05/20/2026

05/20/2026

One of the NBA’s biggest sponsors is the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE also sponsors the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group in Sudan that’s committing genocide.

The NBA is renowned for its support of civil and human rights. NBA, make the right call: End the Emirates deal.

Learn more at bloodontheball.org

05/19/2026

✨Introducing the Courage Together Performers!✨

We are so honored to welcome all of these incredible artists, musicians, poets, and storytellers to our Refugee Week USA event, Courage Together, an evening of arts and culture honoring refugees and displaced people. Join us in Washington D.C. on June 18.

🎟️$10 tickets are on sale now, so don’t wait!
https://www.refugeesinternational.org/events-and-testimony/courage-together/