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The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration 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. More about PRM»
Additional Humanitarian Assistance in Response to Violence in SyriaSept. 5: The U.S. remains deeply concerned by the humanitarian crisis caused by violence in Syria. Over 100,000 refugees have flooded into neighboring countries in the month of August, stretching host country capacity. We commend the generosity of Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq in assisting approximately 240,000 Syrians who have fled. To help meet the growing humanitarian need, U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah announced today in Jordan that the United States is providing an additional $21 million to the U.N. World Food Program (WFP). With this new assistance, the United States is providing a total of more than $100 million for humanitarian activities both inside Syria and in neighboring countries. More»
World Humanitarian DaySecretary Clinton (August 19): "2012 has been designated by the UN as the year to say, “I was here”… From Syria to the Sahel, people of goodwill are finding ways to exemplify what it means to be a humanitarian." Full Text»
Assistant Secretary Richard (August 19): "There is humanitarian need throughout the world, and so -- on nearly every continent -- you will find these workers saving lives, relieving suffering and striving to protect vulnerable people." Full Text»
Aid Workers in Harm’s Way: Since 2001, the number of aid worker victims who have been killed, wounded/injured, or kidnapped in security incidents has risen dramatically. More»
Malian RefugeesAugust 2: Anne C. Richard, Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration and UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Antonio Guterres briefed the international media in Geneva August 3, 2012 after returning from a joint trip to Burkina Faso to review the situation of Malian refugees. Since January of this year, conflict and insecurity in Mali have generated more than 260,000 Malian refugees; an additional 155,000 Malians are estimated to be internally displaced.
Swearing In CeremonyAssistant Secretary Anne C. Richard (July 24): “I will continue to speak out for women’s rights and to aid and protect those uprooted from their homes, to help those in desperate need and those who flee in search of safety.”
Secretary Clinton (July 24): “Anne has the heart and soul of an NGO worker with the savvy of a government leader who knows how to make things happen.”
Assistant Secretary Richard (June 21): "Welcoming refugees is a core part of who we are as a nation. It reflects our national values." Full Text»
Deputy Assistant Secretary Brigety (June 20): "We know that refugees – almost by definition – have an extraordinary drive for life. They have survived unspeakable hardships in their quests for safety from violence and persecution." Full Text» President Obama» More»
Secretary Clinton (June 20): "The United States joins the international community in commemorating the courage and determination of millions of refugees around the globe. The United States is strongly committed to protecting and assisting refugees and we offer resettlement to more refugees each year than all other countries in the world combined. Since 1975, more than three million refugees have made new homes in the United States, and nearly half of them have become U.S. citizens." Full Text»
Deputy Assistant Secretary Clements (June 5): "The U.S. acknowledges the exceptional work and sacrifice of humanitarian organizations and individuals in Syria and surrounding countries. The Syria Humanitarian Forum has become an important mechanism through which we can highlight areas of particular humanitarian concern, share information among humanitarian organizations, affected countries and donors regarding both operations and contributions, and maintain and strengthen the support of the Syrian government for humanitarian relief operations in Syria." Full Text»
