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UNHCR praises Central America & Mexico’s efforts in response to displacement crisis

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UNHCR Recognizes Central America and Mexico’s Response to Displacement Following a high-level mission, UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection concluded her first mission to Central America and Mexico, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and solutions to protect and stabilize the unprecedented number of forcibly displaced people in the region. What Key Points Did Menikdiwela Highlight? … Read more

Breaking News: Sweden and UNHCR Shed Light on South Sudan Crisis Following Year of Sudan Conflict

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JUBA – UNHCR’s Deputy High Commissioner, Kelly T. Clements, and Sweden’s State Secretary for International Development Cooperation, Diana Janse, have recently visited South Sudan to assess the impact of the ongoing crisis following a year of conflict in Sudan. What did the officials observe during their visit? Visited Renk, where displaced South Sudanese and Sudanese … Read more

High Commissioner’s Powerful Statement on Sudan Crisis Unveiled in Paris

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Statement by the High Commissioner on Sudan, ParisCaroline Earley Mon, 04/15/2024 – 19:10 Why is the war in Sudan a humanitarian crisis? The war in Sudan has led to one of the largest humanitarian crises globally. Nine million people displaced by violence Devastation of lives and infrastructure What are the current challenges faced? From the … Read more

Empowering Refugees: How Naturalization Eases Integration in Mexico

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Helping Refugees Feel at Home in Mexico What is the significance of naturalization for refugees in Mexico? Andrea and Johan, two refugees from Venezuela and Honduras, respectively, found a new sense of belonging upon becoming Mexican citizens. They escaped dangerous situations in their home countries to seek refuge and build new lives in Mexico. How … Read more

From Refugee to Entrepreneur: Inspiring Story of Turning Plastic Waste into Profit

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Raphael Basemi, a Congolese refugee in Kenya’s Kakuma camp, has turned plastic waste into a profitable business. How did he achieve this? Arrived in the camp in 2009 with only a bag of clothes and his education certificates Now runs the largest community-led recycling enterprise in the camp, providing jobs for refugees and locals Founded … Read more

UNHCR’s Award-Winning YouTube Series Breaks Refugee Stereotypes

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UNHCR Wins Webby Award for YouTube Series GENEVA – We Were Here, a three-part video series challenging perceptions about refugees, has won the people’s choice award in the documentary category of the Webby Awards. What is We Were Here? Produced by UNHCR and YouTube Pairs content creators with refugees sharing passions Based in Jordan, Germany, … Read more

IOM praises and promises aid for EU’s new migration and asylum plan!

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The Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) praises the European Union’s new Pact on Migration and Asylum What is the European Union Pact on Migration and Asylum? A new agreement by the European Union addressing migration and asylum Provides guidelines and support to Member States Director General Amy Pope’s Support Amy Pope, … Read more

Rwanda’s Migration Plan to Fuel Risky Journeys for Refugees

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What are the Key Findings? A new report finds that dangerous journeys to the UK will not decrease but become even riskier. Vulnerable refugees are afraid to engage with services and are at risk of harm and exploitation. The Rwanda plan is causing distress, panic, and fear among refugees. Why Will Journeys Become Riskier? Despite … Read more

Desperate Refugee Mother Fights Legal Battle to Bring Children to Safety in US from Iraq

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                                                                                              March 14, 2024 PRESS CONTACTS Spencer Tilger, [email protected] REFUGEE MOTHER STRANDED IN IRAQ SUES GOVERNMENT TO RETURN TO SAFETY IN UNITED STATES WITH CHILDREN (Greenbelt, MD) – Last night, Jane Doe, a refugee mother stranded in Iraq, requested a federal court allow her to return to safety in the United States with her … Read more

Refugee Council calls to end use of X-rays for age assessments!

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Exploring the UK Government’s Hostile Immigration Policy What Recent Developments Are Impacting Children in the UK? Recent court case reveals harmful age assessment methods used on child refugees. Why Proper Age Assessments Are Crucial? Proper assessments safeguard children and prevent serious risks. Adult asylum settings pose grave risks to unaccompanied minors. What Are the Concerns … Read more