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Statelessness

Sun, 06/01/2008 - 00:00
In June 2008, Reps. Sheila Jackson-Lee and Diane Watson introduced the first-ever piece of legislation in the U.S. Congress that urges efforts to prevent and reduce statelessness. The new bill would increase U.S. efforts to encourage states to recognize people who have no nationality where they live. It requires the President to report on the extent of statelessness and directs the Secretary of State to increase personnel and resources dedicated to the prevention and resolution of statelessness.
Successes
  • Colombia

    As a result of our advocacy on behalf of the millions of people who have been displaced by the conflict in Colombia, in 2009 the U.S. Congress increased funding for Colombian refugees in nearby countries. This included support for Ecuador’s Enhanced Registration Process, a key component of that country’s refugee policy reform.

  • Iraq

    In line with our recommendations, in 2009 the U.S. provided substantial funding to the UN Refugee Agency’s Iraq programs and supported programs that prevent and respond to violence against displaced women. The U.S. also continued its resettlement program, admitting over 18,800 Iraqis last year.

  • Iraq

    Refugees International led the call to increase assistance to displaced Iraqis and in 2009 the House of Representatives passed legislation calling for stronger policies to protect and assist displaced Iraqis and to encourage the Government of Iraq to actively address the problem.

  • Sudan

    In 2009, Congress appropriated $296 million to Sudan and directed the State Department to prioritize funding for projects in south Sudan in support of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.

  • Sudan

    For the last few years, Refugees International has been one of the few organizations calling on policy makers to address the rising tensions in south Sudan and to support the Comprehensive Peace Agreement that ended 22 years of war. Throughout 2009, more voices echoed our call and U.S. policy makers finally responded. The Obama Administration released its new policy on Sudan, and outlined the implementation of the peace agreement as one of three strategic objectives.

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