Refugees
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A photographer’s passion evolves into connection with refugees
As a photographer David Salik had long known the intrinsic value of outreach that works of art symbolize. With that realization in mind, David has been using his passion for photography to build a connection with...May 29, 2019 1977 0 -
UN: Rohingya refugees now number half a million in the face of ‘unacceptable’ crisis
The United Nations is reporting “bone chilling” accounts of violence expreience by Rohingya refugees whose number has now swelled to half a million as they escape Myanmar’s state persecution and flee into neighboring Bangladesh. The humanitarian...September 29, 2017 1209 0 -
War devastation, uncertain future weigh heavily on displaced Syrians
The war in Syria may have abated a little bit but it has certainly not ended. For millions of Syrians displaced internally or made refugees on foreign lands, the suffering continues. Torn between uncertainty and the...August 11, 2017 1202 0 -
‘Syrian refugee children want respect and opportunity, not pity’
File photo show displaced childrn sheltered under makeshift tents on Muhalak highway in the western part of Aleppo, Credit: UNICEF/Khuder Al-Issa Even in the midst of extreme adversity – displacement from home with an uncertain future ahead...April 29, 2017 1910 0 -
When so many borders are closed, Pakistan has hosted 7 million refugees: UN Chief
UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe Calling Pakistan an example of international solidarity, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has hailed the South Asian country’s generosity in receiving seven million refugees. “We live in a world where so many borders...April 11, 2017 1259 0 -
“I am with you for life,” Angelina Jolie amid world apathy towards refugees
Amid world apathy towards refugees, UN Special Envoy for refugees agency Angelina Jolie has renewed her contract to serve in the position. “I am with you for life,” she told the staff working for protection of...March 17, 2017 1393 0 -
Developing, poor countries host largest refugee populations
Most of the 3.2 million people driven forcibly from their homes in early 2016 found shelter in low and middle-income countries, according to a new UN study. The report comes amidst criticism of rich Middle Eastern...March 2, 2017 2885 0 -
DHS to grant waivers to allow 872 refugees into US this week
Photo: Screenshot/ABC News The Department of Homeland Security Tuesday announced the United States would allow 872 refugees to enter the country this week, amidst confusion over travel restrictions enforced under last week’s executive order. Secretary Homeland...January 31, 2017 958 0