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An Afghan interpreter shakes the hand of a local Afghan elected official. The official wears a white collared tunic with black vest and a turban, he has a bushy grey beard. The interpreter has short black hair and wears a t-shirt and camouflage pants. There are U.S. soldiers in the background.

Jun 4, 2021

U.S. Law Requires Protection of Afghan SIVs in Imminent Danger

In a new one-pager, IRAP explains how existing U.S. law requires the Department of State to protect Afghan SIV applicants who are in imminent danger.

Blog Post

May 28, 2021

Press Release: Advocacy Groups Call on NATO Member States to Protect Afghan Civilians During Withdrawal of Forces

IRAP and 16 partner organizations from seven countries published a letter calling on governments to act urgently to protect Afghan locally employed civilians (LECs) of NATO member states.

Press Release

May 27, 2021

IRAP Alumni Spotlight: George Najjar

Meet George Najjar former member of the IRAP chapter at Columbia Law School, and current Corporate Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.

Blog Post
Four school-age girls in colorful headscarves and red dresses stand together against a colorful wall.

May 18, 2021

Busting Myths about Forced Migrants: Inhumane Immigration Policies

Each month, a different IRAP chapter dispels a common misconception related to refugee issues.

Blog Post

May 3, 2021

Press Release: IRAP Welcomes Increase in Refugee Admissions, Restoring U.S. Leadership

Today, the Biden Administration officially raised the maximum number of refugees to be admitted to the United States this fiscal year from the historic low of 15,000 refugees to 62,500. The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) applauds the announcement, which comes after President Biden initially signed a Presidential Determination that did not raise this year’s goal from the number set by President Trump.

Press Release

Apr 26, 2021

Press Release: IRAP Publishes Recommendations for Immediate Actions to Protect Afghan Civilians in Light of U.S. Withdrawal

Today, the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) published a paper recommending five actions the U.S. government should take to protect Afghans at risk of attacks from the Taliban in the wake of U.S. troops withdrawing from Afghanistan.

Press Release

Apr 26, 2021

Recommendations for Immediate U.S. Government Actions to Protect Afghan Civilians

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, scheduled for September 2021, will leave many Afghans at imminent risk of violent retaliation from the Taliban and other armed groups. Based on our work with thousands of Afghan SIV applicants over the last decade, IRAP instead recommends that the U.S. government act on the following short- and long-term solutions in tandem.

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Image of an Iraqi man and a U.S. man in military fatigues interacting with an Iraqi civilian on a city street.

Apr 26, 2021

#SaveOurAllies: Steve

Afghan and Iraqi allies who worked alongside U.S. troops have been persistently targeted with violence by militias like the Taliban and ISIS. For veterans like Steve Miska, “leave nobody behind,” is a sacred commitment that extends to the allies they forged unbreakable bonds with.

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An Iraqi man and a U.S. man in military uniforms stand together smiling slightly.

Apr 26, 2021

#SaveOurAllies: Neal and Mohammed

Too many allies – despite the United States’ promise to protect them for their service – have been threatened, attacked, tortured, and even murdered by militias like the Taliban. Veterans like former U.S. Marine Corps pilot, Neal Rickner, know that standing behind those who stood by them is not just a moral imperative, but an important national security priority.

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A retired U.S. FBI agent and an Afghan interpreter stand together in front of a tan humvee.

Apr 26, 2021

#SaveOurAllies: Dave and Fred

Fred lived in constant fear that he and his family would be murdered by the Taliban for his work as a combat interpreter with U.S. troops on over 500 missions. With the help of the U.S. soldiers he served with, Fred was able to get to safety in the United States and begin building a new life.

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Apr 16, 2021

Press Release: Emergency Changes to U.S. Refugee Admissions Are Welcome, Don’t Live Up to Promise or Need

It is simply a tragic misstep for President Biden to negotiate against himself and keep President Trump’s refugee goal.

Press Release

Apr 14, 2021

Press Release: Withdrawing Troops in Afghanistan Must Include Solutions for Afghans in Danger

Today, President Biden announced that all U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan will be withdrawn by September 11, 2021.

Press Release