'Millions of Syrian refugees cannot return to their country'
The difficulties of Syrian refugees are again at the center of attention due to the upcoming International Donors' Conference for Syria, planned for June 15 in Brussels.
The difficulties of Syrian refugees are again at the center of attention due to the upcoming International Donors' Conference for Syria, planned for June 15 in Brussels.
Migrantes, a foundation of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI), reminded the Italian population once again over the weekend of a May 11 message by Pope Francis for the next World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
IOM Director-General António Vitorino said urgent action is needed in Sudan to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe from unfolding. He stressed that the UN body would not leave the people of Sudan behind.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has intensified its efforts to support refugees feeling the civil war situation in Sudan. The growing displacement crisis affects thousands of people throughout the entire region.
Intense clashes between Sudan's military and the country's main paramilitary force have left over a hundred dead, including three aid workers. Humanitarian agencies warn that the health system is on the brink of collapse, and that a displacement crisis could ensue.
The UK is spending a third of its overseas aid budget on supporting migrants and refugees who actually are inside the UK, according to official figures. Meanwhile, its aid to foreign countries is shrinking.
As Muslims around the world started to observe the holy month of Ramadan last week, philanthropic activities among Muslims are on the rise. One of the biggest beneficiaries of donations around the world is the UNHCR.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the multinational Amazon company are working together to assist persons affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, according to an IOM press release dated February 28.
A maritime accident off the coast of Calabria has put sea rescue operations in Italy back in the spotlight. The far-right government is impeding the work of civil organizations — but they're not giving up.
People are eager to help earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey. However, fraudsters are also trying to cash in, scamming people by pretending to collect donations. Here are some tips on how to avoid scams and cons.
While the death toll continues to climb resulting from an earthquake that hit Syria and Turkey, Oxfam is working to provide aid to 2 million people, 10% of the population affected in the two countries.
As the death toll from the Syrian and Turkish earthquake keeps climbing, millions of people in Idlib province in northwestern Syria are in desperate need. The UN, and individuals, are doing what they can to help.