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The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ submitted a public comment in response to the Trump Administration’s harmful proposed changes to the U.S. asylum system.

In 2022, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡), Plan International, and 10 sub-granted international and local partners implemented the PlayMatters Emergency Response Mechanism (PM ERM) program in the Afar, Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz, and Oromia regions of Ethiopia. These are the results.

The mission of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 29 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency. The Des Moines, IA office was opened in July of 2022, serving more than 200 refugees in its first year.

To better gauge Afghans’ hopes and fears regarding the future of the country, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ researchers consulted 136 of the 650 Afghans who serve on our staff across the country. This report highlights their observations and outlines recommendations for international engagement in Afghanistan beyond 2014.

With funding from the EU, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ helps young Syrian girls in Lebanon counter gender-based violence and prejudice. Meet Sabah, the girl who freed herself from a forced marriage at the age of 13.