Biden has rebuilt the refugee system after Trump-era cuts. What comes next in an election year?

The American refugee program long served as a haven for people fleeing violence around the world. Today, it's rebounding from dwindling arrivals under the Trump administration. Read More

UN migration agency chief warns number of Syrian refugees leaving Lebanon will keep rising

The head of the U.N.'s migration agency warned the number of Syrian refugees leaving Lebanon will likely continue rising as donors cut back on aid; many refugees are heading to Cyprus. Read More

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After 14 years of Conservative government, Britain’s voters appear hungry for change. And Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seems unable to persuade them otherwise. By Mark Landler Russian military ... Read More

UN Chief: Limited, 'Sometimes Nil' Improvement From Israel Action on Gaza Aid

UN Chief: Limited, 'Sometimes Nil' Improvement ... "For example, although the Israeli authorities have cleared more aid convoys, those clearances are often granted when it is too late in the ... Read More

UN Rights Chief Urges States to Act on Slavery Reparations

UN Rights Chief Urges States to Act on Slavery Reparations By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights chief called for countries to take concrete steps on reparations for ... Read More

UN refugee chief says outflow of Gazans into Egypt would make conflict resolution impossible

the U.N. refugee chief said on Friday. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), said "we must fervently do everything" to avoid such an outflow of the Gazan population. Read More

‘We want to know why’: UN chief questions Israel over 196 aid worker deaths in Gaza – video

The UN secretary ... charity World Central Kitchen. Noting that 196 humanitarian workers had been killed so far during Israel's campaign, Guterres said: 'We want to know why' Israel to reopen ... Read More

Middle East, world cannot 'afford more war': UN chief

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres ... "Neither the region nor the world can afford more war," Guterres said. "The Middle East is on the brink," he told the Security Council. Read More

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In the Philippines, India and Bangladesh, officials have told students to stay home and do their lessons remotely. In April, the United Nations Children’s Fund warned that the sweltering weather ... Read More

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By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega A complex legal question became more pressing after a statement from the U.N. human rights chief ... quien se ha convertido en un foco del movimiento #MeToo en ... Read More

Outflow Of Gazans Into Egypt Would Make Conflict Resolution Impossible: UN Refugee Chief

the UN refugee chief said on Friday. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), said "we must fervently do everything" to avoid such an outflow of the Gazan population. Read More

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2024 at 3:25 pm CDT Southern Brazil has been hit by the worst floods in more than 80 years. At least 39 people have died The civil defense agency in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do ... Read More