| |  Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration![Top: Afghan refugee boy; Middle: UNHCR worker; Bottom: Somali girl [State Dept. Photos]](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103233241im_/http://www.state.gov/cms_images/prm_one_150_600.jpg) What is the Bureau’s role?
The State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) provides aid and sustainable solutions for refugees and victims of conflict around the world, through repatriation, local integration, and resettlement in the United States. PRM is also advancing the United States' population and migration policies.
Who is a refugee?
A refugee is a person who has been forced from his home and crossed an international border for safety. He or she must have a well-founded fear of persecution in his/her native country, on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
How does the Bureau deliver assistance?
Assistance is given chiefly through the multilateral system in order to deliver aid with greater effectiveness and more cost-efficiency. 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 Palestinian refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA).
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Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugee Issues Ambassador James B. Foley and Senior Adviser to the Secretary of Homeland Security for Iraqi Refugees Lori Scialabba (Sept. 12) Press Release
Providing humanitarian assistance worldwide, the Bureau funds international organizations and, to a lesser extent, non-governmental organizations (NGOs). See the Bureau’s FY08 Summary of Major Activities.
Acting Assistant Secretary Witten (Oct. 10): "With respect to the resettlement of refugees in the United States, we ended the year having resettled over 60,000 refugees in total. This is by far our highest level in recent years. We’re looking forward to an even higher number in the coming year. " Full Text
More Remarks From the Acting Assistant Secretary:
-- Iraqi Refugees
-- Kenya Refugee Issues
-- Worldwide Refugee Programs
Remarks at the 59th Session of the UNHCR Executive Committee
-- Needs-Based Budget: U.S. Government Statement on Budgetary Issues
-- Oversight: Evaluation, Audit, Inspection, Investigation and Compliance Monitoring
-- International Protection
-- U.S. Government Plenary Statement
State Department Makes Record Contribution to Refugees and Victims of Conflict (Oct. 3) Media Note
Record for Iraqi Refugee Admissions and Humanitarian Assistance (Oct. 3) Media Note
Nearly $28 Million to Relief Effort for Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon (Sept. 26) Media Note |
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