The United States has a long tradition of offering refuge to those fleeing persecution and war. However, the Trump administration, citing unfounded security concerns, put a travel ban in place, suspended the refugee resettlement program for 120 days and slashed refugee arrivals by more than half.

Sudan now represents the largest and fastest displacement crisis in the world. It is also the largest humanitarian crisis on record. The IRC is on the ground in Sudan and helping Sudanese refugees in neighbouring countries.