Refugees
Angelina Jolie speaks about the global refugee crisis and reveals why she divorced Brad Pitt
Angelina Jolie has revealed she split with Brad Pitt for the "wellbeing" of her family as she continues to "focus on their…
‘Every action counts’, UNHCR says for World Refugee Day
The United Nations’ refugee agency is marking this year’s World Refugee Day with the message that “every action counts”, as it faces…
Record 50 million people displaced inside own countries by violence and disasters
The number of internally displaced people (IDPs) around the world has reached an all-time high, according to a new report from the…
The Culture of Indifference – A Christmas Lament
The nativity scenes across churches and homes this Christmas season inspires love and hope. But for those who follow the international news,…
Caged Nativity scene poses question ‘What if the Family sought refuge in our country today’?
A nativity installation depicting Mary, Joseph and Jesus separated in cages has caused a stir in a southern California city, a few…
Seeing the misery of so many innocent people, we must not fail to weep, we must not fail to respond – Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Sunday reminded the faithful to be hospitable towards all those who arrive on our shores and in our societies.…
Erdogan says Syrian refugees in Turkey and Europe can be resettled in ‘safe zone’ in Syria
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said that a planned “safe zone” in northern Syria could host 2-3 million Syrian refugees that have settled…
UNHCR warns more than half of world’s refugee children ‘do not get an education
Refugee children in their millions are missing out on an education, the UN said, in an appeal to host countries to back…
Photo Story: La Liga project at Zaatari refugee camp
Refugee children, beneficiaries of La Liga Foundation socio-educational project, prepare to join a celebration, at the Big Sports House Stadium, in the…
Don’t take African generosity towards refugees for granted, says UN refugee chief
The international community must not take the generosity of Africans for granted, UN refugee chief, Filippo Grandi, told an informal meeting of…
More than 70 million displaced people worldwide, says UNHCR
The number of people fleeing war, persecution and conflict exceeded 70 million globally last year - the highest number in the UN…
Libya’s migrants and refugees with tuberculosis ‘left to die’ in detention centres
Amid ongoing conflict in and around the capital, UNHCR spokesperson Rupert Colville expressed deep concern about the “ghastly conditions” in which migrants…