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09/22/21

Former Refugee Rep. Stephanie Murphy on Afghanistan Crisis

‘I’ve had the experience of being from a family that was persecuted’ — FL Rep. Stephanie Murphy opened up about arriving to the U.S. as a refugee following the Vietnam War and why she’s committed to helping allies remaining in Afghanistan

07/01/20

Trump-Appointed Judge Strikes Down President’s “Asylum Transit Ban”

Under the policy, Central American asylum seekers were not allowed to request protection in the U.S., unless they asked Mexico for asylum first.

01/23/20

How the Global Refugee Crisis is Also About Identity

1 billion people in the world lack access to proper identification, including 600 million children who can easily fall prey to human trafficking — and this expert says it’s a problem at the heart of the global refugee crisis.

09/27/19

Trump Admin Nearly Halves U.S. Refugee Quota

The Trump admin has slashed the national refugee quota, bringing the number of asylum seekers granted entry into the U.S. to the lowest it’s ever been.

07/29/19

Tables Without Borders Helps Refugee Chefs Enter in U.S. Restaurant Kitchens

‘This is my first time cooking in a restaurant so they’re giving me a huge opportunity.’ — This organizations brings refugee chefs & their food into restaurants around the U.S.

05/03/19

Ben Stiller Testifies Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee About Syrian Refugees

Actor Ben Stiller gave this moving testimony urging for more humanitarian aid.

12/26/18

Humanitarian Crises Around the World: Year in Review

Nearly 69 million people around the world have been forcibly displaced from their homes, and approx 25 million of them are refugees.

06/13/18

World Cup Streetwear Brand Designed For Refugee Team

This clothing brand designed World Cup jerseys for an imaginary refugee team.

01/25/18

Rohingya Refugees Reluctant to Return Home After Government Invitation

680,000 Rohingya refugees have been told they can go back home — but they’re afraid to go back.