Greensboro-based Montagnard Group Receives $100,000 Grant
A Greensboro-based nonprofit is set to receive a grant to help Asian American refugee communities impacted by COVID-19.
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'New Era In Resettlement': U.S. Refugee Advocates Count On More Community-Based Help
Refugee advocates have welcomed President Biden's decision to raise the U.S. refugee cap from 15,000 to 62,500 this year. Community-based resettlement efforts are expected to become more prominent.
In Denmark, Fears Grow Among Syrian Asylum-Seekers As Residence Permits Are Revoked
Denmark says security in Syria has improved enough for some refugees to go back. "The words 'to send us back to Syria' means to destroy our lives," says a Syrian whose residence permit was revoked.
For Migrants In Bosnia, The 'Game' Is A Perilous Journey To A Better Life
Bosnia-Herzegovina has become the main hub for migrants trying to reach wealthier European nations, a journey they call the "game." Among the risks: being beaten up and sent back by border police.
COVID-19 Data Miss A Lot Of People — Raising Questions
Dr. Paul Spiegel talks about the gaps — and raises the possibility that the coronavirus pandemic could lead to huge changes in humanitarian responses.
Colombia's President On Amnesty For Venezuelans: 'We Want To Set An Example'
"We want to demonstrate that although we're not a rich country, we can do something that is humanitarian ... but at the same time is an intelligent and sound migration policy," Iván Duque tells NPR.
'A Huge Opportunity': Venezuelan Migrants Welcome Colombia's New Open-Door Policy
Colombia's president has unveiled a program to let undocumented Venezuelan migrants live and work legally in the country for up to 10 years. Nearly a million Venezuelans in Colombia lack legal status.
Life Is 'Really Tough' For Refugees Trying To Settle In Pandemic America
Federal aid ends after 90 days, when refugees are expected to be self-sufficient. With the coronavirus on top of Trump administration cuts to the refugee program, the challenges are overwhelming.
'I Have Lost Everything': Ethiopian Refugees Flee For Their Lives
Last month, the Ethiopian government launched an offensive against a rebellious regional government. The ensuing conflict has killed hundreds, and almost 50,000 Ethiopians have crossed into Sudan.
Bangladesh Begins Moving Displaced Rohingya Muslims To Island
The remote island of Bhashan Char was first proposed as an option to move the Rohingya in 2015. The island is potentially unsafe for inhabitants given its cyclone- and flood-prone nature.