The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS) is a leading voice in the movement to rebuild the U.S. asylum system and expand access to protection for women, children, LGBTQ+ people, and others seeking refuge. Our Policy & Advocacy team serves as a critical resource on asylum to policymakers, journalists, and the public. We provide rapid analysis of policy developments and offer practical recommendations for decision-makers at all levels of government, advising our leaders on how to ensure the United States lives up to its legal and moral commitments to people fleeing persecution.
This Toolkit offers guidance on applying international and regional refugee and human rights law to protection claims involving climate change and disasters. It equips decision-makers and advocates with key legal principles, considerations, and case examples.
This document provides an overview of International Protection for People Displaced Across Borders in the Context of Climate Change and Disasters: A Practical Toolkit. It introduces key considerations for decision-makers and practitioners, serving as a ready-reference guide.
This policy memo examines key elements of the Chile Declaration and Plan of Action, focusing on climate and disaster-related displacement, protection and cooperation measures, and advocacy opportunities to support its implementation over the next decade.
Este informe analiza los elementos clave de la Declaración y el Plan de Acción de Chile, con un enfoque en el desplazamiento por el clima y desastres, las medidas de protección y cooperación, y las oportunidades de incidencia para su implementación en la próxima década.
CGRS submitted input to the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples for its report on Indigenous Peoples’ right to traditional economies, highlighting conditions in Honduras and urging inclusion of Indigenous communities in decision-making processes.
This document analyses President Trump's January 2025 executive actions, focusing on their impact on asylum seekers, immigrant communities in the United States, and broader implications for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Este memorando analiza acciones ejecutivas tomadas por el presidente Trump en enero de 2025, enfocándose en su impacto en quienes buscan protección en Estados Unidos, la comunidad inmigrante y sus implicaciones más amplias para América Latina y el Caribe.
We submitted a statement for the record to the Senate Homeland Security & Government Affairs Committee, calling on Congress to reject any resumption of the Remain in Mexico policy.
CGRS submitted input to the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants, addressing the phenomenon of missing migrants. This submission highlights how U.S. border policies place asylum seekers at risk, including exposure to kidnapping and disappearances.
CGRS provided input to the UN Working Group on Disappearances, addressing Enforced Disappearances in the Context of the Defense of Land, Environment, and Natural Resources. The submission emphasizes the particular vulnerability of land defenders in Honduras.