Sep 20 51 companies pledge $650 million in refugee support, White House announces By Darlene Superville, Associated Press NEW YORK — More than four dozen U.S. businesses have pledged $650 million in support to help some of the world’s refugees, the White House announced Tuesday as President Barack Obama seeks to highlight the refugee plight before world… Continue reading
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
Sep 19 WATCH: Obama sounds optimistic note in final U.N. speech By Larisa Epatko NEW YORK -- President Barack Obama delivered his final speech to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, sounding a high note but also words of caution. Continue reading
Sep 19 World leaders approve plan to address refugee crisis By Larisa Epatko NEW YORK – World leaders approved an agreement on Monday aimed at providing a more coordinated response to the growing refugee crisis. Continue reading
Sep 15 Nauru defends refugee policies after abuse allegations surface By Kassia Halcli Representatives from the tiny island nation of Nauru said they are improving conditions at their refugee center after reports of alleged sexual abuse against child refugees surfaced in recent weeks. Continue reading
Sep 15 Where do the presidential candidates stand on refugees? By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press An Associated Press series is examining issues at stake in the presidential election and how they affect people. This one focuses on refugees. Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 10:18 Is this a farm helping migrants or just a field of schemes? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 4:41 NYC program helps refugee kids prepare for school By PBS News Hour Students at the Refugee Youth Summer Academy in New York City are taking their first steps to adjusting to life in a U.S. classroom. This year's class of 118 students comes from families who have been granted asylum in the… Continue watching
Aug 29 U.S. will reach Obama’s goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees on Monday By Kevin Freking, Associated Press After a slow start, the administration was able to hit the goal about a month early and just a few weeks before President Obama convenes a summit on refugees during the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Continue reading
Aug 14 Former refugees look to Election Day with a sense of duty By Ezra Kaplan, Associated Press Thousands of former refugees and asylum-seekers will be voting in a U.S. election for the first time this November. Continue reading