Jun 19 Every minute, 20 people are displaced by violence, persecution: UN report By Larisa Epatko Despite peace agreements and efforts to address a growing refugee crisis, the number of people forcibly displaced around the world continued to climb last year, according to a U.N. report issued Monday. Continue reading
May 02 How a doll can make refugees feel more at home By Larisa Epatko As more refugees resettled in the United States, Jeanne Trabulsi wanted them to feel welcome. A doll is a comforting and familiar ambassador. Continue reading
Apr 03 5 important stories that don’t have anything to do with politics By Erica R. Hendry, Iman Smith, Joshua Barajas, Laura Santhanam before the latest chapter in the Russian investigation threatens to wrestle control of the 24-hour news cycle, here are five important stories that may not have shown up in your Facebook feed. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 9:30 For this Syrian refugee family, starting anew in the U.S. is a solitary struggle By Marcia Biggs When the Darbi family arrived in New Jersey, they brought relief and hope for escaping a war zone in Syria and building new lives. But today the family is struggling financially and finding few means of support. Special correspondent Marcia… Continue watching
Oct 25 Migrant crossings have dropped, but the death rate has doubled. Here’s why By Alison Thoet The number of migrants who have died trying to cross the Mediterranean this year will surpass the number of deaths in 2015, the United Nations refugee agency said Tuesday. Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 7:50 Why Uganda is one of the world’s most hospitable refugee destinations By PBS News Hour In a world struggling with anti-immigrant sentiment, Uganda provides a rare hospitable welcome for those seeking asylum. Refugees live in settlements where they are able to run small businesses, attend mosques and children attend school. The country’s support system is… Continue watching
Sep 19 Watch 6:59 UN issues unprecedented declaration on refugee crisis By PBS News Hour An estimated 65 million people worldwide are considered refugees and migrants. On Monday, the United Nations General Assembly's began its first summit on the growing global issue. The session yielded an unprecedented declaration of commitment to organization and cooperation in… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 6:15 Syrian refugees find mental and physical rehabilitation in Jordan By PBS News Hour Now five years old, the war in Syria has taken an immense emotional and physical toll on those close to the fighting. Nisreen Katbi fled from Syria to Jordan four years ago and now runs a center that helps fellow… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 8:39 In Iceland, refugee population helps yield diversity, economic growth By PBS News Hour As refugees from war flee across continental Europe, a few have found safety in an unlikely place: Iceland. New legislation there relaxes immigration controls, worrying some residents -- but more citizens favor diversifying their mostly white and Christian nation. In… Continue watching
Jun 03 Watch 5:49 News Wrap: Thousands of Parisians evacuated as floodwaters swell Seine River By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, floodwaters wreaked havoc in Paris as the River Seine rose more than 18 feet above normal levels, prompting French authorities to activate a potential emergency plan to transfer government functions to more secure locations. Also,… Continue watching