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The May 12 announcement from the Administration to terminate protections for Afghans is a betrayal of those who put their lives on the line to defend the United States and a failure to recognize the dire conditions in Afghanistan that threaten the lives of many.
On May 13, the Administration published an official notice to the Federal Register declaring the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan. This decision will impact over 11,000 Afghan beneficiaries under the program, stripping them of work authorization and protection from deportation after July 14, 2025.
“Without TPS, thousands of our Afghan Allies are at risk of being sent back to imminent danger—threatening their lives and those of their families,” said USCRI President and CEO Eskinder Negash. “This decision is not only a failure of our commitments, it directly contradicts U.S. intelligence and humanitarian assessments of conditions in Afghanistan.”
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** U.S. Border Patrol Found Responsible for the Fatal Abuse of Anastasio Hernández Rojas
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In a landmark decision, a human rights body has held U.S. Border Patrol culpable for the death and torture of a migrant in custody.
The case, Anastasio Hernández Rojas and Family v. United States, is a resounding defense of the dignity and rights of asylum seekers and migrants who experience abuse at the hands of border enforcement agents.
Anastasio Hernández Rojas, the father of five children, was abused by Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officials, ultimately leading to his death. Seeking justice, his family petitioned the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR) on the grounds that CBP officials had violated key human rights guarantees, including the prohibition of torture and the rights to life and health.
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** This World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Help Us Keep Girls Dreaming
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May 28 is World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
There are over 142,000 school-aged girls living in refugee camps in Kenya. They have fled violence and persecution in search of safety and a chance to build a future. Yet this is often threatened when they get their period, as most do not have access to period products. This impacts every part of their lives, from their health to their ability to attend school.
With help from our generous donor network, in 2024, USCRI delivered enough sanitary pads to support nearly 5,000 girls for one year.
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** For Lesbians, No Refuge in the Refugee Camp
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In many places, love is persecuted: 65 countries criminalize same-sex relationships.
Lesbians are particularly the target of cruelty: they are often hated both for being women and for being gay. Fearing torture, internment, and even death, many seek freedom elsewhere, leaving their lives and communities behind in hopes of finding safety. Refugee camps are meant to protect individuals who fear persecution in their home country. But for lesbians forced to flee, they can be places of renewed fear and violence.
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** At Risk Twice Over: Displacement and Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia
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Southeast Asia is experiencing one of the most complex intersections of displacement and human trafficking globally. Political upheaval, armed conflict, human rights abuses, economic instability, and environmental degradation have uprooted millions across the region.
Many displaced people live without legal status or adequate protections, making them highly susceptible to exploitation and trafficking.
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