RI Honors Amanpour at Record-Breaking New York Circle
By Adelaide Belk Tue, 10/23/2012 - 13:52View our photo report from last week's event!
On the evening of October 16th, Refugees International celebrated the 10th anniversary of our New York Circle. Each year since the Circle was founded by Peta Roubin and Natacha Weiss, guests have come together to show their enthusiasm and support for RI’s lifesaving advocacy. This year, friends and supporters joined RI at Unilever’s New York apartment on Columbus Circle on a beautiful autumn night.
As Olympics Begin, a Reason to Celebrate
By Michael Boyce Thu, 07/26/2012 - 17:43By now you may have heard that refugee marathoner Guor Marial, who was featured on this blog last week, has been allowed to compete as an independent athlete at the London 2012 Olympic Games. The decision, which was confirmed to RI in a letter from International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge, is a triumph for Guor and his supporters - some of whom worked tirelessly for months to make his Olympic dream a reality.
Women & Children: Equal Dignity, Equal Assistance
By Marcy Hersh Tue, 07/10/2012 - 16:16
As the new Senior Advocate for Women & Children’s Rights, I am thrilled to join the RI team and lead this important program to improve access to basic services and protection for women and girls displaced by conflict and crisis.
Nonprofits: Are the Numbers Stacked Against Us?
By Garrett Bradford Tue, 04/10/2012 - 15:06Every day is a busy one here at RI. It seems like there are always meetings to run to, little tasks to perform, and endless emails to answer.
So it’s a welcome change to be able to step back from the desk and really think about the big picture: Are we being as efficient as we can be? Are our messages getting to the people who need to hear them? And are we really capitalizing on the energy of our supporters – people like you!
Washington Circle Reviews Mideast Hot Spots
By Adelaide Belk Mon, 03/26/2012 - 13:28On March 20th, longstanding members of the Washington Circle were joined by new friends and supporters at the German Marshall Fund of the United States. Nearly 70 guests took time from their busy schedules to join us for a spring luncheon and briefings by RI Board Member and author Roya Hakakian and RI Statelessness Program Manager Sarnata Reynolds.
Building on the Success of 2011
By Michael Boyce Tue, 01/03/2012 - 18:50Happy New Year, from all of us at Refugees International! Before we start tackling the challenges of 2012 – and there will be many – we bring you a brief wrap-up of all things RI from the year gone by.
First, "RI in 2011: By the Numbers":
A well-deserved honor for a fallen colleague
By Andrea Lari Wed, 08/31/2011 - 15:37
On August 20th, I had the honor of attending on behalf of Refugees International an award presentation by the organization Sassoferratesi nel Mondo for the late Yvette Pierpaoli, a former advocate here at RI. Sassoferrato, a picturesque ancient town in central Italy, chooses to honor its ancestors who have distinguished themselves in their fields of work with the presentation of the Monte Strega Award. This year, Yvette Pierpaoli was the posthumous winner.
Jackson Hole: Raising Awareness and Taking Action
By Courtney Stamm Fri, 08/19/2011 - 11:00
Last week, friends of Refugees International gathered at the home of Veronica and Gary Silberberg in Jackson Hole – the heart of Wyoming's stunning mountain landscape. More than 40 guests joined RI to participate in the 8th Annual Jackson Hole Circle event where RI President Dr. Michel Gabaudan provided an update on the state of the world’s refugees. Year after year, informed and compassionate individuals take a break from their busy summer schedules to show their enthusiasm and support for RI’s lifesaving work for refugees around the world.
RI Mourns the Death of Senator Hatfield
By Dawn Calabia Fri, 08/12/2011 - 11:53
Thirty-one years ago when the founders of Refugees International were looking for a friend and ally to help the refugees of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, they discovered Senator Mark Hatfield. The former governor of Oregon was a committed and compassionate champion of the poor and persecuted.
Honoring Humanitarian Action
By Megan Fowler Tue, 05/10/2011 - 18:00"Refugees are those without a lobby. It's an American tradition and our responsibility to step up on behalf of those who are displaced," Governor Richardson told CNN's Wolf Blitzer at Refugees International's 32nd Anniversary Gala on Thursday night. (You can view photos of the evening here.)
Refugees International (RI) advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises.
We are an independent organization, and do not accept any government or UN funding.
We are an independent organization, and do not accept any government or UN funding.