Assistant Secretary Schwartz recently gave remarks on Preventing and Responding to Crises and Conflicts, Protecting Stateless Persons: the Role of the U.S. Government, and the Role of Humanitarians in Government: Perspectives on Advocacy and Impact.
Refugee Act of 1980
At a symposium celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980 at Georgetown University’s Law Center, Assistant Secretary Schwartz spoke about the durability of the landmark Act, as well as some of the modern-day challenges and opportunities facing the State Department and all humanitarian organizations that work to protect the world’s vulnerable uprooted people. (Mar. 16) Remarks»
U.S. welcomes new UNRWA Commissioner-General and makes contribution to help Palestinian Refugees (Mar. 12) Media Note»
United States Contributes $40 Million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (Feb. 4) Media Note»
Doing Right by Refugees
Assistant Secretary writes about an increase in funding for refugees resettling in the U.S. (Jan. 21)
USAID Fact Sheet: Operation Protect Children, A Whole of Government Response to Haiti's Most Vulnerable Children (Jan. 27) Fact Sheet»
The State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) provides aid and sustainable solutions for refugees, victims of conflict and stateless people around the world, through repatriation, local integration, and resettlement in the United States. PRM also promotes the United States' population and migration policies.
A refugee is a person who has been forced from his or her home and crossed an international border for safety. He or she must have a well-founded fear of persecution in his or her native country, on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
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he. U.S. government provides assistance largely through the multilateral system in order to maximize impact and minimize duplication. Our major partners include the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Organization for Migration, and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA).
