FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEDERAL COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF IRAQI AND AFGHAN ALLIES SUING U.S. GOVERNMENT OVER FAILURE TO ACT ON VISA APPLICATIONS Decision reaffirms Government’s obligations to thousands of... read more →
Today, POLITICO published an extremely important article highlighting the impact of proposed anti-refugee legislation, which would restrict refugee resettlement in the United States, on Iraqi interpreters who worked alongside U.S. forces. In... read more →
We're very excited to share this recording of an incisive panel discussion on the indispensable and often under-appreciated role played by foreign interpreters during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan,... read more →
The Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) was featured yesterday in The Public, in a piece that sketches the experience of thousands of Afghan interpreters through the story of "K2", who interpreted for... read more →
An article published yesterday on People.com explores the needs faced by Iraqi and Afghan interpreters who worked with the United States military, featuring insight from Katie Reisner, IRAP's National Policy... read more →
An article published today in The Diplomat explains the history and pitfalls of the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program for Afghans, citing the critical work and expertise of the Iraqi Refugee Assistance... read more →
IRAP is thrilled to share the news that The Interpreters, an e-book about Afghan interpreters written by Ben Anderson of Vice, has been rated one of Longform's Best of 2014. IRAP's... read more →
*DECEMBER 9 UPDATE: If you're looking for a way to ease the transition for Mohammad's family, consider gifting an essential item from the Amazon Wish List we've set up. Each of... read more →
Sergeant Paul Braun was serving near Basra, Iraq when he met Philip, an Iraqi interpreter. Paul and Philip grew extremely close over the ensuing months, and Paul eventually sponsored Philip's... read more →