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Washington, D.C., May 31, 2012 – The Women’s Refugee Commission applauds last week’s bipartisan announcement from Senators McCain (R-AZ), Durbin (D-IL), Moran (R-KS), Harkin (D-IA), Barrasso (R-WY), Coons (D-DE) and…
…by a government whistleblower to Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore) and made public late last night. The document reveals what the Women’s Refugee Commission and many organizations had been asserting for…
…and weapon of war. In response, Sarah Costa, executive director of the Women’s Refugee Commission, issued the following statement: “The Women’s Refugee Commission warmly congratulates Ms. Nadia Murad and Dr….
…parents at the border, Katharina Obser, director of the Migrant Rights and Justice program at the Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC), issued the following statement: “The Women’s Refugee Commission welcomes the…
…reproductive health care for unaccompanied youth in U.S. government custody. In August, the Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) and four other organizations led a letter to the Biden administration that detailed…
New York, NY—In response to the attacks at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh over the weekend, Executive Director of the Women’s Refugee Commission Sarah Costa issued the following…
…way, many are trafficked and suffer horrendous abuses, including sexual assault. Unfortunately, despite the billions we spend on border security, these vulnerable kids aren’t always afforded the care and compassion…
New York, NY—Today, the Women’s Refugee Commission welcomes the new report by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres highlighting the critical need to include women in peace processes. In response to the…
The annual global campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence is such a poignant time on the calendar for the Women’s Refugee Commission. On the one hand, we reflect…
As the nomination process for John Kelly proceeds, the Women’s Refugee Commission is concerned that the potential head of Homeland Security may not be aware of or understand the stakes…
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