Jan 28, 2016 AM EST - Diana Tomale
More than 280,000 have signed for an online petition that calls for a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Greek islanders.
Dec 27, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale
22 refugees from Myanmar landed in South Korea on Wednesday to begin with the country's resettlement programme. The country becomes the second Asian country to welcome refugees through the Refugee Act.
Nov 18, 2015 PM EST - Therese Agcopra
The National Intelligence Services reported that 135 Syrians have been transferred to temporary shelters nationwide, while 65 are still being processed at Incheon International Airport.
Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale
84 bishops from the Church of England signed a letter that was sent to British Prime Minister David Cameron in September. The letter aims to request the UK goverment to take in more refugees for resettlement in the country.
Nov 03, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale
The number of people who have journeyed through the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe has skyrocketed in October. The figure last month was almost equivalent to the total number of arrivals in 2014.
Oct 29, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason
Over four million displaced Syrians are looking for resettlement in their neighboring countries and World Bank officials are aiming to provide assistance by compensating for the expenses incurred by countries hosting refugees and immigrants.
Oct 21, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason
Refugees from Syria are feeling discouraged from the slow resettlement process in the U.S., which is said to be due to strict resettlement rules and security concerns of the country.
Oct 08, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason
On Oct. 2, Fast Retailing company in Japan will launch their "10 Million Ways To HELP" project in partnership with UNIQLO and GU. The program will also run on mid-October in 16 other countries that will encourage people to donate lightly used UNIQLO and GU clothes for refugees worldwide.
Oct 06, 2015 PM EDT - Therese Agcopra
The number of displaced persons has reached 60 million in the last 10 years as a result of emerging conflicts worldwide.
Sep 22, 2015 PM EDT - Therese Agcopra
South Korea's Ministry of Justice are currently reviewing eligible refugees from Myanmar to benefit from U.N.-led resettlement program.
Sep 19, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason
Despite receiving criticisms on the country's response to the Syrian refugee crisis, Prime Minister Stephen Harper remains that Canada is the most admired country in the world. Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien on the other hand, calls out on the government for the slow response to the issue.
Sep 17, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason
Almost 800 Syrians seeking shelter in South Korea are applying for refugee status in the country in order to be allowed to see their families once again.
Sep 10, 2015 AM EDT - Diana Tomale
Thousands of refugees are staying in the ports of Lesbos, hoping to leave the island to seek refuge in the West.
Sep 08, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason
As the war in Syria continues, more and more refugees are entering Austria pushing the country to close its borders.
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Nov 11, 2024 AM EST - Hugh Jung
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