Women’s Rights Activists Share Experiences Working with Ukrainian Refugees

Women’s Refugee Commission partnered with HIAS to host a delegation of women’s rights activists from Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, and Poland. They shared their stories about the war’s impact on women and girls.

3 Ways to Achieve Order at the Border While Protecting Asylum Rights

The Women’s Refugee Commission outlines what happens to asylum seekers at the US border with Mexico and three ways the Biden administration can maintain order while ensuring safety.

Women and Children Did Not Choose the Israel-Gaza Conflict. But They Bear the Brunt of It.

The Women’s Refugee Commission examines the situation for women and girls in the Israel-Gaza conflict.

What We’ve Learned Protecting Refugee Rights

As we celebrate Women’s History Month this March, the Women’s Refugee Commission is taking a look back into our own history on moments where we examined a unique problem facing displaced women and children.

The Fight for Equal Nationality Rights and Women’s Equal Citizenship

Many women do not have the right to pass their nationality on to their children and spouses, simply because they are women. The Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights works together with organizations and activists around the world to fight for nationality laws.

Q&A With Melanie Nezer, Women’s Refugee Commission’s Vice President of Advocacy and External Relations

Melanie Nezer is the Women’s Refugee Commission’s vice president for advocacy and external relations. Melanie, who joined WRC in December, brings 25 years of experience in global refugee and humanitarian work. She has extensive knowledge of immigration, asylum, and international refugee and humanitarian law through legal practice, drafting legislation and advocating in Washington, DC, and … Continue reading Q&A With Melanie Nezer, Women’s Refugee Commission’s Vice President of Advocacy and External Relations

Year in Review 2023: 4 Ways WRC is Helping to Create a Better World for Refugees

As 2023 comes to a close, the Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) featuring four pieces of research we published this year as we worked, side by side with partners, to promote the rights and protections of displaced women, children, and youth.

10 Things to Know about the Asylum System and Migration at the US-Mexico Border

The United States has long received welcoming refugees who have fled their homes to escape violence and persecution. While some refugees arrive to the United States through the US Refugee Admissions Program, others travel to the US to apply for asylum. However they arrive, people flee their home countries because they fear persecution based on … Continue reading 10 Things to Know about the Asylum System and Migration at the US-Mexico Border

Profiles of Refugee Self-Reliance. Trust. Support. Fund.

The Women’s Refugee Commission is sharing stories of refugee self-reliance from our partners.

Here’s How You Can Help Ukrainian Refugees

The Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) has outlined four ways you can help refugees impacted by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.