Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr was quoted by the Cornell Chronicle in “Experts: Ukraine War Puts World in ‘Uncharted Territory.’ “ Steve served on a panel on March 4, 2022, to discuss the humanitarian crisis just beginning after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Steve noted that, as high as the numbers are of Ukrainians fleeing their country, we shouldn’t forget other hot spots like Syria and Afghanistan that have contributed to the highest levels of displacement on record, with an estimated 84 million people displaced worldwide by persecution, conflict, violence, and human rights violations. “Our international refugee system is reeling from all these crises and wars. The war in Ukraine is simply the most recent.” Steve advised those wondering how to help to donate to organizations such as the International Rescue Committee or International Refugee Assistance Project and ask members of Congress to spend more on refugee assistance and increase the number of refugees admitted by the United States. “This shows how interconnected we all are,” he said. Find the full article here. Additionally, find a recording of the livestream here.
