Refugee week

UNHCR takes note of reports that the governments of Bangladesh and Myanmar have reached agreement on the return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar. Some 622,000 people have fled Myanmar's northern Rakhine State since 25 August, triggered by a wave of violence underpinned by denial of citizenship and decades of deep discrimination.

Stepping Beyond the Tents Every 4 seconds someone is forced to flee their home. These refugees are vulnerable and without long-term options. Many struggle in significant ways. A few break through a…

Refugee art

Stories and lessons for growing minds

Here’s how we can best support displaced people as they arrive in our communities and countries, from Zarlasht Halaimzai, a refugee rights advocate and writer.

Refugees Tell Their Stories Through Mementos via:...

ALICIA'S on Instagram: "More scrape painting. This time using the book “What Is A Refugee” by @elise_gravel as a reference, while talking about the Ukraine refugee situation as well as Syrian refugees mentioned in the book. — E made an important observation: “I noticed most of the people drawn on the cover aren’t smiling.” To which I replied: “You wouldn’t be happy to have to flee your country and have no place to call home.” So he drew the people without smiles. H on the other hand, said…

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