Many of you may have heard the stories and struggles of Syrian refugees around the world, but what many don't know is that Syria also hosts over 462,000 refugees and asylum seekers from different nationalities (438,000 Palestinian refugees under UNRWA's ...

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) says the number of people forced to flee their homes in 2021 hit its highest level since records began as the speed and scale of forced displacement outpaces solutions for refugees. The UNHCR said in its annual ...

President Joe Biden increased the current U.S. refugee admissions cap to 62,500, up from the 15,000 set by former President Donald Trump. The announcement came less than a month after immigrant rights advocates called out Biden for stalling on his promise ...

Welcome to the World Refugee Day 2021 Live Blog! This year, we are highlighting events and stories from around the world that showcase refugees as well as the countries, organizations and communities that support and welcome them. Each World Refugee Day ...

The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution backing Morocco’s claim to the disputed Western Sahara.

New York, NY, October 1, 2020 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) today reacts with deep concern to the Trump administration’s report to Congress recommending a refugee admissions goal of 15,000 for fiscal year 2021, a further reduction from the ...