IOM, UNHCR appeal for region-wide action by EU countries over Mediterranean tragedies
Ελληνικά Concerned with the ongoing human tragedy in which almost 1,000 refugees and migrants have perished while being smuggled across the Mediterranean this year, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and IOM, the UN Migration Agency, are today appealing to European Union countries for concerted, region-wide action to greatly reduce needless […]
On World Refugee Day cities worldwide stand #WithRefugees
The Cities #WithRefugees initiative highlights the increasingly important role cities have taken on in accommodating refugees.
Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi on World Refugee Day 2018
“Now, more than ever, taking care of refugees must be a global – and shared – responsibility. It’s time to do things differently.”
Christian and Muslim Religious Leaders of Cyprus stand together #WithRefugees
On the occasion of World Refugee Day 2018, the Religious Leaders of Cyprus released a joint video statement in support of refugees and asylum-seekers, advocating for understanding, support, protection and inclusion.
Forced displacement above 68m in 2017, new global deal on refugees critical
In short, the world had almost as many forcibly displaced people in 2017 as the population of Thailand. Across all countries, one in every 110 persons is someone displaced.
World Refugee Day: A Call for Acceptance, Inclusion and Solidarity
Given the correct conditions and proper integration programmes, refugees can make positive and lasting contributions to their host society, economically, socially and culturally.