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The following paper outlines human rights related to refugees and asylum seekers as well as my personal statement regarding the human rights issue.

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The following paper outlines human rights related to refugees and asylum seekers as well as my personal statement regarding the human rights issue.

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Information on the Difficulties of Seeking Asylum in the United States

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Information on the Difficulties of Seeking Asylum in the United States

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Why seeking asylum in America is so difficult

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This video explains the process refugees go through to finally arrive in the United States.

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This video explains the process refugees go through to finally arrive in the United States.

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United States Department of State information on Refugee Admissions.

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United States Department of State information on Refugee Admissions.

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U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), a refugee is an alien who, generally, has experienced past persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Individuals who meet this definition may be considered for either refugee status under Section 207 of the INA if they are outside the United States, or asylum status under Section 208 of the INA, if they are already in the United States. Since the passage of the Refugee Act in 1980, which incorporated this definition of refugee into the INA, the United States has admitted more than 3.1 million refugees.

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Refugee Admissions - United States Department of State

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U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), a refugee is an alien who, generally, has experienced past persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Individuals who meet this definition may be considered for either refugee [...]

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services outline of rules and expectations for people seeking asylum. 

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services outline of rules and expectations for people seeking asylum. 

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ALERT: Court Order on Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Final RuleOn Aug. 3, 2023,

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Details the number of refugees in the United States, agencies that help resettle refugees, and other frequently asked questions.

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Details the number of refugees in the United States, agencies that help resettle refugees, and other frequently asked questions.

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USA for UNHCR is leading a movement to build awareness by supporting resettled refugees in the U.S. and promoting acceptance and understanding.

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This site contains infographics that depict statistics about refugees and asylum seekers  worldwide.

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This site contains infographics that depict statistics about refugees and asylum seekers  worldwide.

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Home

About Us

Figures at a Glance

How many refugees are there around the world?

At least 82.4 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes. Among them are nearly 26.4 million refugees, around half of whom are under the age of 18.

There are also millions of stateless people, who have been denied a nationality and lack access to basic rights such as education, health care, employment and freedom of movement.

At a time when 1 in every 95 people on earth has fled their home as a result of conflict or persecution, our work at UNHCR is more important than ever before.

UNHCR personnel

Our workforce is the backbone of UNHCR. As of 31 December 2020, we employ 17,878 people, of whom around nearly 91 per cent are based in the field.

We work in 132 countries and territories, with personnel based in a mixture of regional and branch offices and sub and field offices. Our teams work hard to help the displaced, specializing in a wide range of disciplines, including legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs and health.

How is UNHCR funded

We are funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions, with 85 per cent from governments and the European Union. Three per cent comes from other inter-governmental organizations and pooled funding mechanisms, while a further 11 per cent is from the private sector, including foundations, corporations and the public. Additionally, we receive a limited subsidy (one per cent) from the UN budget for administrative costs, and accept in-kind contributions, including items such as tents, medicines and trucks.

UNHCR was launched on a shoestring annual budget of US$300,000 in 1950. But as our work and size have grown, so too have the costs. Our annual budget rose to more than US$1 billion in the early 1990s and reached a new annual high of US$9.15 billion in 2021. For up to date information about UNHCR’s financial needs visit our Global Focus website.

Our yearly budget supports continuing operations and supplementary programmes to cover emergencies, such as the Syria crisis or large-scale repatriation operations.

Data on forced displacement and stateless populations

We track the number of people forced to flee and use data and statistics to inform and optimize our work and the work of our partners to better protect, assist and provide solutions. So when for example a major displacement crisis erupts, we can predict how many people need help, what kind of help they need and how many staff we must deploy.

These figures are released every year in our flagship reports: Global Trends and Global Report.

For statistics and operational data that are essential for UNHCR operations, we collect and process data in a number of different systems that are fit for purpose. Our Population Statistics Database, for example, carries information on country of asylum, country of origin and demographics on people of concern to UNHCR – refugees, asylum seekers, returned refugees, internally displaced and stateless people.

For more information on how UNHCR collects population figures, including links to our databases, visit our data page.

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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

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At least 82.4 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes. Among them are 26.4 million refugees, around half of whom are under the age of 18.

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Social workers should support U.S. Code 8 U.S.C. 1522. Specifically, (1)(A) that states that the Director shall provide resources for employment training and placement, an opportunity to learn English language skills, ensure cash assistance, and ensure that women have the same rights as men. 

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Social workers should support U.S. Code 8 U.S.C. 1522. Specifically, (1)(A) that states that the Director shall provide resources for employment training and placement, an opportunity to learn English language skills, ensure cash assistance, and ensure that women have the same rights as men. 

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This link outlines a bill that has been proposed by a Democratic Senator or Illinois called the Dream Act of 2021. The bill proposes that DHS cancels deportation for individuals who have been present in the United States for four years before the bill, younger than eighteen upon initial date of U.S. entry, is not inadmissible because of crime or security, and has fulfilled education requirements.

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This link outlines a bill that has been proposed by a Democratic Senator or Illinois called the Dream Act of 2021. The bill proposes that DHS cancels deportation for individuals who have been present in the United States for four years before the bill, younger than eighteen upon initial date of U.S. entry, is not inadmissible because of crime or security, and has fulfilled education requirements.

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Shown Here:
Introduced in Senate (02/04/2021)
Dream Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel removal and grant lawful permanent resident status on a conditional basis to an alien who is inadmissible or deportable or is in temporary protected status who (1) has been continuously physically present in the United States for four years preceding this bill's enactment, (2) was younger than 18 years of age on the initial date of U.S. entry, (3) is not inadmissible on various grounds such as those related to crime or security, and (4) has fulfilled specified educational requirements.

DHS shall cancel the removal of, and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis, an alien who was granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status unless the alien has engaged in conduct that would make the alien ineligible for DACA.

DHS shall remove the conditional basis of the permanent resident status granted under this bill if the alien meets various requirements, such as (1) maintaining residence in the United States, and (2) acquiring a degree from an institution of higher education or serving in the uniformed services.

DHS may not disclose or use information provided in applications filed under this bill or in DACA requests for immigration enforcement purposes.

The bill repeals a restriction barring states from providing higher education benefits to undocumented aliens unless those benefits are available to all U.S. citizens.

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Dream Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel removal and grant lawful permanent resident status on a conditional basis to an alien who is inadmissible or deportable or is in temporary protected status who (1) has been continuously physically present in the United States for four years preceding this bill's enactment, (2) was younger than 18 years of age on the initial date of U.S.

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This is a summary of the Grace Act that is currently a proposed bill in House of Representatives. The bill would create a mandatory minimum 125,000 refugees admitted each year and a direction that the president takes directions from the UNHCR.

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This is a summary of the Grace Act that is currently a proposed bill in House of Representatives. The bill would create a mandatory minimum 125,000 refugees admitted each year and a direction that the president takes directions from the UNHCR.

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13 Minute Zoom Presentation that gives a run-through of this Padlet with a short reading of background information and my personal statement. 

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13 Minute Zoom Presentation that gives a run-through of this Padlet with a short reading of background information and my personal statement. 

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Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

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Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, conference, huddle, and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms. Founded in 2011, Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done.