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Honoring Humanitarian Action
May 10, 2011 Megan Fowler About RI

"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.)

A Year of Progress and Challenges
January 04, 2010 Megan Fowler
The crises and problems that Refugees International tackles are daunting. Yet, in 2009 progress was made that directly eases the burdens of people who are forced to flee their homes. Thanks to Refugees International’s work, new funding was made available to help refugees survive, policies were put in place that protected displaced people from further violence, and assistance programs more effectively reached the most vulnerable. While it’s important to look back on the new crises that emerged in 2009 and the people whose suffering continued, it is heartening to know that some positive changes occurred.
Ante Up for Africa Does It Again
July 03, 2009 Megan Fowler Chad, Sudan, Neglected Crises
Las Vegas doesn’t seem a likely place for an event focused on the atrocities in a remote region of Sudan. And yet, the Ante Up for Africa tournament held yesterday in Las Vegas brought out hundreds of people -- celebrities, poker players, media and spectators – with the sole purpose of raising awareness and funding to end the crisis in Darfur and other conflicts in Africa.
Inspired by New Supporters at the Afghan Embassy
April 08, 2009 Megan Fowler Afghanistan

I am always inspired when people hear about Refugees International's work for the first time. Last night, Ambassador Said Jawad and his wife Shamim hosted a group of some 100 influential supporters and new friends of Refugees International at the Embassy of Afghanistan. They were there to learn about our recent mission to Afghanistan and the latest work we are doing to improve the lives of Afghan refugees.  
Betrayed: The Big Night
January 12, 2009 Megan Fowler Events

The office is buzzing. Tonight is the highly anticipated one-night only production of Betrayed at the Kennedy Center, George Packer's play based on his New Yorker article of the same name. 

The sold-out event is co-hosted by Matt Dillon and Sarah Jessica Parker who will be at the VIP reception this evening prior to introducing the play. 

We're putting together all the finishing touches for the event today and are thrilled that it is generating such a large turnout.