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Four Charts Putting Trump’s Refugee Policy Into PerspectiveThe Trump administration’s indefinite refugee ban and historically low annual admissions ceiling come as the number of refugees worldwide remains high.
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Women, Peace, and Security: A Bipartisan Conversation With Representatives Lois Frankel and Jen KiggansRepresentatives Lois Frankel (D) and Jen Kiggans (R), cochairs of the bipartisan congressional Women, Peace, and Security Caucus discuss the role of women in advancing democracy and stability worldwide. Please note there is no virtual component to the meeting.
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How Does the U.S. Refugee System Work?The United States has long been considered a safe haven for refugees from around the world, but this could change in light of the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape the country’s decades-old refugee resettlement program.
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Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: Religious Persecution in ChinaBob (Xiqiu) Fu, founder and president of ChinaAid; Louisa C. Greve, director of global advocacy for the Uyghur Human Rights Project; and Cynthia Sun, senior researcher at the Falun Dafa Information Center, examine the Chinese government’s policies towards ethnic and religious minorities, exploring their implications for international human rights, global religious freedom, and U.S.-China relations. Sarah Cook, independent researcher and consultant, moderates the discussion.
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CFR Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: Gen Z and Democracy in NepalSubindra Bogati, founder and chief executive of the Nepal Peacebuilding Initiative, and Meghan Nalbo, Nepal country representative at the Asia Foundation, discuss how the appointment of Nepal’s interim prime minister, alongside the recent Gen Z–led protests, is reshaping the country’s governance, democratic institutions, and development. Joshua Kurlantzick, senior fellow for Southeast Asia and South Asia at CFR, moderates the discussion.
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China’s Repression of Uyghurs in XinjiangMore than a million Muslims have been arbitrarily detained in China’s Xinjiang region. The reeducation camps are just one part of the government’s crackdown on Uyghurs.
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Violence Is a Growing Threat to Press Freedom WorldwideViolence against the press is a rising trend worldwide—whether in the line of fire in fierce conflicts, or on the front lines of covering repressive regimes.
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The Teaching of Hate in JordanSurveys show that Jordan is one of the most antisemitic countries in the world. The teaching of antisemitism in Jordanian school textbooks helps explain why.
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Sorensen Distinguished Lecture: A Conversation With Volker TürkUN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk discusses the most pressing human rights issues around the world. For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. The audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website. The Sorensen Distinguished Lecture on the United Nations was established in 1996 by Gillian and Theodore C. Sorensen to highlight the United Nations and offer a special occasion for its most distinguished and experienced leaders to speak to the Council membership.
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Trump’s Boycott of the UN’s Human Rights Process Puts America Last, Not FirstThe Trump administration has chosen to retreat from UN human rights standards and processes. These decisions make Americans less safe.
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How the UN Charter Can Help Guide a Polarized WorldThe UN Charter has steered the world through numerous crises in the past. A new and modern interpretation of the document will help leaders address the growing number of existential global challenges that they now face.
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The Question of Palestinian Statehood: A Conversation With Representative Ro KhannaRepresentative Ro Khanna discusses whether the United States should recognize Palestine as a sovereign state and the future of the region. If you wish to attend virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question-and-answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
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Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: Sustainable Development Goals and Faith-Based LeadershipMusimbi Kanyoro, chair of the United World Colleges international board, and Olivia Wilkinson, senior fellow with the Faith and Global Health Initiative of the Georgetown University Global Health Institute, discuss how religious communities and civil society advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Azza Karam, founding president and CEO of Lead Integrity, moderates the conversation.
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The Humanitarian Crisis in GazaFormer UN Undersecretary-General Sigrid Kaag discusses the state of humanitarian assistance in Gaza and the role of the international community in supporting relief efforts. This is a virtual meeting through Zoom. Log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question-and-answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this virtual meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
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Women This Week: New Report Reveals Fifteen-Year Stall in Women’s Global Media RepresentationWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers August 30 to September 5.