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20 Jun 2014

New poll shows 2015’s first-time voters to be 'Generation Welcome'

New research released on 15 June to launch Refugee Week shows the 'Generation Welcome' of first-time voters, are proud of Britain's tradition of protecting refugees.
29 Apr 2014

New report condemns Greece's policy on Syrian refugees

A new report from Amnesty says the EU must take urgent measures against Greece for its practice of “pushing back” refugees and migrants arriving at its borders.
15 Feb 2014

UK has ‘moral responsibility’ to accept Syrian refugees, say church leaders

Church leaders have urged David Cameron to rethink government policy on Britain accepting Syrian refugees.
2 Feb 2014

UNHCR urges protection for asylum seekers from Somalia

The UN refugee agency has released updated guidelines on the protection needs of those fleeing southern and central Somalia.
22 Jan 2014

Cameron challenged on closed door to Syrian refugees

Humanitarian agencies are asking how the UK can call on Syria's neighbours to keep their borders open to refugees while it keeps its own closed.
20 Jan 2014

Chataway was 'a champion of refugees', says church agency

Christian Aid has paid tribute to Christopher Chataway, who has died aged 82, as a ‘good friend’ who championed refugees, campaigning tirelessly for their rights.
17 Jan 2014

'Conversion of attitudes' needed towards migrants, says Pope

Hospitality, cooperation and justice should characterise the response of communities and nations to displaced people, Pope Francis has declared.
10 Jan 2014

Lutherans press US government on Syrian refugees

Evangelical Lutherans are asking the US government to take additional measures to meet the immediate needs of Syrian refugees.
3 Jan 2014

Multiple emergencies 'great test' of global humanitarian system, says UN

An unprecedented number of people are beginning 2014 either internally displaced or as refugees, the United Nations humanitarian chief has warned.
31 Dec 2013

Europe's Syrian refugee shame exposed

European leaders should hang their heads in shame over refusing and mistreating refugees from Syria, says Amnesty.

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