Global downturn in acceptance of migrants, poll shows
The world is growing less accepting of migrants, according to a global survey. The Gallup poll also found that attitudes towards migrants in several European countries are the most negative.
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Alphonso Davies: Star of Bayern Munich football, born in a refugee camp
Germany’s top football team, Bayern Munich, which played and won the Champions League final* against Paris Saint Germain (PSG) on August 23 boasts a very talented player among its ranks -- a player with a unique past. That’s because Alphonso Davies grew up in a refugee camp in Ghana. Today, he uses his fame to come to the aid of others who, like his Liberian parents, were forced to flee their countries too.
IOM publishes global recruitment guidelines
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has published new guidelines for the recruitment and protection of migrant workers, stressing that these people are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation.
A match for lives: Football stars compete in virtual match to raise funds for UNHCR
Two refugee footballers met for a friendly match last weekend - played on a video game. Alphonso Davies, who plays for FC Bayern-Munich, and Asmir Begovic from AC Milan held the virtual match to raise funds for UNHCR.
United Nations urges greater commitment to refugee resettlement
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, says less than five percent of refugees in urgent need of resettlement last year were moved to safety. The agency has repeated a call for governments around the world to offer more resettlement opportunities.
Worldwide, 54% think their community is a good place for migrants to live
Today, more people believe their community is a welcoming place for migrants, compared to nine years ago, a Gallup survey shows. However, attitudes in the EU have become more divided.
Private sponsorship: Refugee resettlement another way
If you are a refugee living in a foreign country but you cannot stay there, you may be able to get help to resettle in a new place, like Britain, Spain or Canada. But in reality, the lack of places being offered by governments means the chance of being resettled as a refugee is almost nil. The solution? Put the people in charge.
Fact check: The UNHCR resettlement program
You might have heard of the resettlement program that relocates refugees to another country. Many people wonder: How does it work, and who gets chosen?
Canada to accept 750 refugees living in slavery in Libya
Canada has announced it will take in 750 vulnerable refugees who were kept under slave-like conditions in Libya. 150 persons have been resettled so far, another 600 will follow over the next two years. Canada is also looking to accept refugees from Niger.
Israel nixes UN migrant deal after protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said thousands of migrants would be resettled in Germany, Canada and Italy as part of a UN-backed deal. But he put the agreement on hold hours after his announcement.
My City of Migration web app tests cities' inclusion levels
My City of Migration Diagnostic Tool is a web app with which to test a city's level of welcoming and inclusion, with the aim of improving the quality of migrant integration.
Picture of the day
Today's picture shows Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau as he meets migrants and refugees playing for the soccer team of Rome's Liberi Nantes association at the Olympic Stadium in the Italian capital.