On World Refugee Day, Germany’s foreign minister has called for increased protection of refugees. The number of people displaced by war and conflict is nearly equal to the population of Germany.
Around 79.5 million people were displaced last year, more than ever before, the United Nations has revealed. And displaced people are finding it even harder to return to their home countries.
The Greek government recently extended lockdown measures at crowded migrant camps on some of the country's islands in the Aegean Sea. NGOs like Doctors Without Borders have heavily criticized that decision. Meanwhile, a new government regulation will require thousands of refugees to move out of state housing.
Are you living through the COVID-19 pandemic outside your home country? A global team is trying to find out the impact of the virus on migrants and refugees so that decision-makers and NGOs can provide better support to cope with the crisis.
Support structures for gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender refugees often rely on in-person meetings. That’s one of the reasons why measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have hit queer refugees particularly hard. We spoke to LGBT+ refugee advocates in Germany about the situation, and where people can still get help.
Sports can help refugees and displaced people cope with the coronavirus pandemic, the Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF) and UN refugee agency UNHCR have said in a joint statement. They announced the launch of several new sports initiatives, aimed at helping young people.
UNHCR has warned that the consequences of coronavirus are taking a "huge toll" on the mental health of refugees, displaced and stateless people and urged countries to make responding to this a priority.
France's near two-month lockdown forced many of the country's aid groups and social workers to reduce, adapt and - in some cases - even halt their activities. We take a look at what has changed in the Paris region, and how many aid groups have adjusted their operations to fit a new, post-lockdown climate.
The coronavirus crisis has provided refugees and winegrowers in southwest France with an unusual opportunity: potential jobs for unemployed migrants and a brand new workforce for farmers facing a shortage of seasonal workers. The association Ovale Citoyen is behind the initiative.
UNHCR has announced it will be distributing more emergency aid in Tripoli to help the most vulnerable during Ramadan, as war and the novel coronavirus pandemic increase difficulties for many.
The Lebanese government has been able to contain the virus so far. Most of all, the strict protection measures affect people living in extreme poverty, and refugees. Their livelihoods and health are at stake.
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.