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Priority Policy Recommendations
Iraq, Syria
The U.S. and other donor governments must fully fund the UN’s Comprehensive Appeal Process (CAP) and increase resettlement numbers.
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Iraq, Syria
The U.S. must establish a high-level presence in Syria and pressure the Government of Iraq to provide assistance to displaced Iraqis and establish conditions for return.
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Burma
The UN and donor governments, particularly the U.S., should integrate the Rohingya into programs that address Burmese displacement, including resettlement.  Resources should meet the needs of all Burmese refugees throughout the region, including the Rohingya.
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Pakistan
The U.S. should contribute to Refugee Affected Host Areas programs and humanitarian appeals in Pakistan.
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Burma
The United States should join other donor nations in making a significant appropriation for humanitarian aid in Burma. It should allocate $30 million for FY10, with plans to increase its contribution to $45 million in FY11 and $60 million in FY12.
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Sudan
The U.S. Government should urge the Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) to devise and fund a reintegration strategy that addresses needs for basic social services and livelihoods. The U.S. and other donor governments should increase funding for reintegration and maintain existing humanitarian funding levels.
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Somalia
The United States should prioritize a broad diplomatic agenda and significant humanitarian assistance to Somalia over a narrow security agenda.
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Letters and Testimonies
Press Release
04/20/2009
Release: U.S. Must Respond to Humanitarian Crisis in Somalia
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Congressional Testimony
03/31/2009
The Return and Resettlement of Displaced Iraqis
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Press Release
02/12/2009
Escalating Displacement in Pakistan Highlights Need to Protect Civilians
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Advocacy Letter
12/22/2008
NGO Statement on US IDP Policy
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Successes
  • Burma
    In 2008, the U.S. provided $50 million in assistance after Cyclone Nargis struck the Irrawaddy Delta -- killing 140,000 and affecting 2.4 million others. This was a tremendous increase over the U.S. government’s previous $3 million budget for aid to Burmese people inside the country. Refugees International slowly began to change the U.S. government’s stance against funding humanitarian aid programs inside Burma after two years of being one of the few organizations calling for increased assistance.