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5: Strategic Goal 5

providing Humanitarian assistance

Stakeholder(s):

  • Department of Homeland SecurityHomeland Security is responsible for refugee adjudications for resettlement into the United States and for admitting such individuals upon arrival. Our Homeland Security colleagues also provide the technical expertise on migration related matters for U.S. Government involvement in regional migration dialogues.

  • Department of Health and Human ServicesHealth and Human Services is a key partner in international emergency and refugee health issues, particularly through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s work with the UN and other humanitarian partners.

  • Department of DefenseDefense plays an important role in efforts to mobilize large-scale logistical support in humanitarian emergencies; to stabilize countries affected by conflict, including providing security for the provision of humanitarian assistance; and to provide humanitarian assistance in environments so insecure that civilian agencies are not able to operate.

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