University of the People is set to offer free online education for Arabic-speaking refugees who lack access to higher education. The initiative, which will also be run mainly by refugees, hopes to help students to create a better future for themselves and their communities.
Western countries took in less than five percent of refugees needing to be resettled from poorer regions last year, despite record numbers of displaced people around the world. Fewer than 56,000 refugees were given new homes in 2018 under the UN’s resettlement program, a decline from previous years.
Palermo Mayor Leoluca Orlando said the Sicilian capital is no longer the capital of the mafia and it now seeks to be known as the capital for migrant rights and welcoming. In recent weeks, Orlando has led a revolt of Italian mayors against the Salvini security decree.
Less than one Italian in three thinks that migrants are positive for the country, a percentage that is lower than the world average, according to a survey by the World Economic Forum.
163 countries have adopted the UN Global Compact for Migration, a non-binding treaty that outlines standards on safe, orderly and regular migration. Critics fear that the agreement could threaten the sovereignty of nations when it comes to immigration. What's true?
The UN General Assembly is set to endorse the Global Compact on Refugees, a week after a similar accord for migrants. Nearly 170 countries have pledged help to nations that host those fleeing war and persecution.
A new report by the International Labour Organization reveals that 164 million people around the world are migrant workers, and that migration can help stimulate innovation and development.
The UN refugee agency UNHCR has launched an appeal to ensure that refugees and displaced people are more protected against sexual and gender-based violence in the workplace.
Choose Love is a ''pop-up'' shop like no other. People can't purchase products not for themselves, or gifts for friends and family. Instead, they can buy products for refugees and other people in need. This holiday season, people will be able to "choose love" in London and New York.
The UN's Global Compact for Migration sets out nonbinding guidelines for an integrated approach to international migration. But some nations are vehemently against it.
Czech leader Andrej Babis said his country might follow the lead of Austria, the US, and Hungary. Meanwhile, the EU expressed its disappointment in Vienna for withdrawing after playing a key role in the negotiations.
The United States under President Donald Trump has pursued a tough stance on refugees coming from the Middle East and Africa and has cut admissions to the country. Will the European Union have to take in more refugees due to Trump's anti-migrant policies and how does his rhetoric influence European leaders?