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
Aug 12 Watch 6:33 All-new refugee team wins hearts, if not medals, at Rio Olympics By PBS News Hour They may not be winning gold, but their stories are certainly medal worthy. The first-ever Refugee Olympic Team is competing in Rio, stacked with athletes like 18-year-old Yusra Mardini, who saved herself and other Syrians stranded during a dangerous Aegean… Continue watching
Aug 10 Watch 5:23 Migrants to Australia by sea face harsh conditions, reports find By PBS News Hour It is the policy of the Australian government to not accept immigrants and refugees coming to the continent by boat. But those who do are sent to an island off the coast, Nauru, where they face nightmarish conditions, untreated disease… Continue watching
Aug 05 Amid anti-immigration wave, some small towns welcome refugees with open arms By Tim Henderson, Stateline Small towns from Montana to Georgia are increasingly accepting refugees as they grapple with shrinking and aging populations. Continue reading