On World Refugee Day it is our duty to remember that refugees are at risk. It is known that they face murder, rape and terror. And if not these horrible options, these individuals face uncertainty, fear and illiteracy.
Posted 08.20.2011
Released to coincide with World Refugee Day, a new U.N. report found that a staggering 80 percent of forcibly displaced people around the world are be...
Mark Hetfield | Posted 08.20.2011
Today, June 20, is World Refugee Day. Let's commemorate the occasion by rethinking the way we treat those who come to America after escaping persecut...
Luol Deng | Posted 08.20.2011
As we pause to recognize the millions of refugees around the world today on World Refugee Day, we also want to point out that all is not gloom and doom. There are ways we all can get involved to make a difference in the lives of those forcibly uprooted from their homes in Sudan.
Rory Anderson | Posted 05.25.2011
For too many people around the world, displacement is a regular part of their lives, and there is no end in sight.
Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011
June 20th was World Refugee Day. Here's our list of some of the most famous refugees ever. Know of other famous refugees? Leave your suggestions i...
International Rescue Committee | Posted 05.25.2011
Many people say that now is not the time for America to bring in more Iraqi refugees. I tell them that Iraqi refugees cannot wait for the economy to improve. Resettlement is saving their lives.
Luis Carlos Montalván | Posted 05.25.2011
Why is there still no US-formulated "international strategic plan" to deal with the world's largest refugee crisis caused when our nation invaded Iraq over 6 years ago? On World Refugee Day, we can do better.
Kelly Nuxoll | Posted 05.25.2011
Like the bulk of people who come to the United States seeking asylum or without correct documentation, Jean-Pierre spent the first phase of his new life as a prisoner.
Devon Cone | Posted 05.25.2011
Tomorrow on June 20th the world will celebrate and acknowledge World Refugee Day. This is a day to remember all of the refugees worldwide who have be...
Huffington Post | Katherine Thomson | Posted 05.25.2011
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie spent Thursday in Washington DC for World Refugee Day, talking about the international crisis and addressing ...
Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011
Angelina Jolie, currently in France awaiting the birth of twins, has filmed a public service announcement for World Refugee Day, which is Friday June ...
Cheryl Saban Ph.D. | Posted 08.20.2011