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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

He said he worked 20 years for U.S. troops in his homeland of Afghanistan, in roles ranging from soldier to cook and interpreter, before his at-risk family was flown out of the country in 2021 as it ...

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 ...

VILLEPINTE, France — Boxer Cindy Ngamba made history on Sunday by becoming the first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch an Olympic medal. The 25-year-old originally from Cameroon offered hope ...

Police in Islamabad raided Afghan refugee homes overnight, detaining several men without visas and heightening fears of ...