refugees

July 25, 2017

UN agency calls on Australia to end offshore refugee processing

Four years on, Australia's offshore processing has left some 2,000 people languishing in unacceptable circumstances – causing physical and psychological harm, according to the United Nations refugee agency, which yesterday called for an immediate end to the practice.
July 4, 2017

UNHCR study finds rise in migrant flows from Libya to Europe

Movements by sea from Libya to Europe, despite being the most dangerous route for reaching the continent, have increased and there are indications that it will likely continue to do so, a new study by the United Nations refugee agency has revealed.
June 28, 2017

Amnesty USA files FOI request on travel ban

Amnesty International USA has filed a Freedom of Information request to find out how federal agencies will implement the travel ban.
June 21, 2017

New York State Senate passes resolution supporting refugees

The New York State Senate passed a resolution yesterday proclaiming support for the resettlement of refugees and urging other states to support similar efforts nationwide.
June 20, 2017

Home Office vigil for World Refugee Day

London Catholic Worker will mark World Refugee Day with a vigil at the Home Office.
June 13, 2017

UN chief expresses support for agency's work assisting Palestine refugees

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed concerns over recent public criticism of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and the integrity of its operations, calling on all Member States to continue to support the agency in discharging its important humanitarian mandate.
June 1, 2017

Quakers announce programme of events for Refugee Week

Quakers in Britain have announced a programme of events to mark Refugee Week (19–25 June), exploring the role of culture in shaping attitudes to newcomers.
May 6, 2017

Syrian 'de-escalation' zones must not mean forcible return of refugees

Amnesty International has responded to a Russian-brokered proposal for "de-escalation zones" in Syria signed by Turkey and Iran and welcomed by the Syrian government.
March 30, 2017

Clubs to celebrate contribution refugees have made to football

Football clubs across the country will be taking part in a weekend of action next month to celebrate the contribution refugees have made to the professional game since the Second World War.
March 29, 2017

US Catholic religious sign letter in support of refugee resettlement

A letter, signed by 4,000 Catholic priests, religious brothers and sisters and deacons has called on elected officials and citizens alike to fulfill the moral responsibility to welcome and protect those displaced from their homes, fleeing from war and other forms of violence.