Refugees Lose Three Inspiring Champions

Anne C. Richard, 09.27.2009

Vice President at the International Rescue Committee

These three shared an outspoken passion for the cause of aiding refugees and other victims of oppression, war and poverty, but they also shared something rarer: the ability to translate concern into action.

From A Syrian Prison To A Chicago Apartment: An Iraqi Refugee's Story

Philip Jacobson, 09.10.2009

Without letting her contact anyone, they locked her in a cell. To everyone she knew, Mahmoud had simply disappeared into the Syrian prison system.

Iraqi Refugees in the U.S.: Strangers in Paradise

Crossover Dreams, 07.29.2009

A blog on migration by writers for IPS, a global non-profit newswire

Wars often drive people from their homes. But in Iraq, a discretionary war, launched through deception by a rogue administration in search of good targets for "shock and awe", produced refugees with industrial efficiency.

Iraqi Refugees in the United States - In Dire Straits

International Rescue Committee, 07.21.2009

A Global Leader in Humanitarian Assistance

Many people say that now is not the time for America to bring in more Iraqi refugees. I tell them that Iraqi refugees cannot wait for the economy to improve. Resettlement is saving their lives.

Iraq Refugees Look to President's Lincoln and Obama

Luis Carlos Montalván, 07.21.2009

Freelance Journalist, Veteran

Why is there still no US-formulated "international strategic plan" to deal with the world's largest refugee crisis caused when our nation invaded Iraq over 6 years ago? On World Refugee Day, we can do better.

Honoring World Refugee Day

Queen Noor of Jordan, 07.20.2009

International humanitarian activist

While we wait for the situation in Iraq to improve, we must continue to help those who cannot go home. We in Jordan have committed ourselves to providing aid and support to this population.

Obama's Speech and Displacement in the Muslim World

Ken Bacon, 07.09.2009

President of Refugees International

Reducing displacement in Muslim countries and elsewhere is an important step toward creating a more peaceful, prosperous and stable world. The benefits will reach far beyond the Islamic world.

After Trauma, Iraqi Refugees Look for Healing

Catholic Relief Services, 07.04.2009

For thousands of Iraqis, kidnapping is a nightmare they cannot wake up from. Between 2004 and 2007, hundreds of children and adults were abducted, tortured and often killed.

The U.N. and Iraqi Refugees - Is It Really News?

Human Rights First, 06.22.2009

Non-profit, nonpartisan international human rights organization

By Amelia Templeton, Human Rights First, Refugee Policy Analyst The UN refugee agency recently released a new analysis of the political and security ...

Weekly Immigration Wire: Swine Flu Infecting Immigration Debate Immigration NewsLadder

The Media Consortium, 05.31.2009

Network of Leading Progressive Independent Journalism Organizations

by Nezua, TMC MediaWire Blogger It's no shock that those long-opposed to All Things Immigrant are using the Swine Flu outbreak—which has mostly ...

Refugee Chess

Freddy Deknatel, 05.23.2009

Fulbright Fellow in Syria

In Baghdad, their eldest daughter had two cars. Six years later, the Iraqi couple moves their mattresses out of the bedroom each night to sleep on the living room floor.

Anniversary in Damascus

Freddy Deknatel, 04.24.2009

Fulbright Fellow in Syria

Khalid and Hussein are friends from Baghdad, though Hussein in his forties is a bit older. He is Shi'i; Khalid is Sunni. None of this matters to them.

Six Years into the Iraq War: Can We Still Be a Superpower?

Sarah van Gelder, 04.23.2009

Co-Founder and Executive Editor of YES! Magazine, www.yesmagazine.org

But if we are clear, now, about the failure of the neoconservative agenda of global dominance, the question remains: How should the U.S. relate to the rest of the world?

Two Lessons From An Anti-War'rior

Tom Matzzie, 04.19.2009

Political and Media Strategist

It will be easy to thrust responsibility on to the hawks and warmongers, but those of us who opposed the war--and the politicians we supported--are essentially running the country now. This is our challenge.

Beyond Arab Stereotypes: My Diary from Damascus (PHOTOS)

Jennifer Utz, 03.18.2009

Video-journalist covering Iraqi refugee crisis, former producer at "Democracy Now"

Often contextualized by war and conflict, many in the Arab world are portrayed by some of the media as either victims or perpetrators of violence. I...

So Long And Thanks For All The Rotten Fish

Blaise Nutter, 02.14.2009

Blogger, wrathfulindifference.com

When offered a chance to demonstrate humility and admitany mistakes, Bush offered a stirring treatise slamming the criticism he's received for his administration's handling of Katrina and its aftermath.

Iraqi Refugees Still Too Scared to Return Home

Deborah Amos, 01.04.2009

U.S. military officials and the Iraqi government claim the country is becoming a less dangerous place. For most Iraqi refugees, those assessments don't count for much. They listen to reports from the ground.

Hillary Clinton -- A Champion for Human Security

Queen Noor of Jordan, 01.04.2009

International humanitarian activist

I observed first hand her commitment to peace and justice, when my late husband and I worked closely with the Clintons in an attempt to achieve a Middle East peace. She will be a strong, effective Secretary of State.

Iraqi Refugees to Government's Return Offer: "No, Thanks"

Jennifer Utz, 12.24.2008

Video-journalist covering Iraqi refugee crisis, former producer at "Democracy Now"

The Iraqi government is offering one million dinars, the equivalent of $850 USD, and free plane tickets to any refugee family wishing to go back -- so far less than 400 people have accepted the offer.

How Will New U.S. Admin. Deliver on U.S. Pledge to Iraqi Refugees?

Sheri Fink, 12.07.2008

Reporter, ProPublica.org, Physician

President-elect Barack Obama will inherit an ongoing humanitarian crisis in Iraq, including one of the largest population displacements the world has seen in many decades.

The Surge "Success" Debunked

Luis Carlos Montalván, 11.07.2008

Freelance Journalist, Veteran

Iraq remains a powder keg. "The Surge" has done little to increase security, a state of civil war remains and regional conflict threatens greater problems for the future.