Nov 17 Watch 4:57 Cameroonian refugee family finds new start after reuniting in Wisconsin After a desperate journey from war-torn Cameroon through the U.S. asylum system, one man is starting a new life with his family in Wisconsin. Jane McCauley of PBS Wisconsin reports. Continue watching
Oct 18 Watch 8:07 In Scotland, Afghan women find another chance to pursue their dreams of becoming doctors By Malcolm Brabant Nineteen talented Afghan women, whose university education was cut short by the Taliban, now have a chance to fulfill their dreams in Scotland. They’re all aiming to be doctors and have been given places at Scottish medical schools through a… Continue watching
Sep 25 Thousands flee into Syria from Lebanon as conflict worsens between Hezbollah and Israel By Abby Sewell, Albert Aji, Associated Press Families fleeing the escalating conflict in Lebanon poured into Syria in growing numbers on Wednesday, waiting for hours in heavy traffic to reach the relative safety of another war-torn country. Continue reading
Sep 03 At least 13 migrants killed after their boat rips apart off coast of northern France By John Leicester, Associated Press The mayor of a French coastal town being used in a rescue operation says 13 migrants are dead after their boat ripped apart during an attempted crossing of the English Channel. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 7:43 Inside a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon where Hamas is gaining popularity amid war By Simona Foltyn, Hadi Raghda The killing of a top Hamas leader shook a Middle East already ten months into a brutal war. It has also galvanized Palestinian populations beyond Gaza and the West Bank, especially in Lebanon, long home to both political and armed… Continue watching
Aug 05 UK leader Starmer promises 'standing army' of police to deal with anti-Muslim rioting By Danica Kirka, Brian Melley, Associated Press Starmer has held an urgent meeting with ministers and top law enforcement officials as he seeks to end violence and attacks on immigrants, mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers. Continue reading
May 17 Immigrants are vastly underrepresented in elected office. This program is trying to change that By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang New American Leaders has trained more than 1,700 immigrants, refugees, and second-generation Americans to run for office. The goal: embrace their stories and redefine what a political candidate can look like. Continue reading
May 16 Human Rights Watch pushes Thai authorities to stop expelling dissident refugees By Grant Peck, Associated Press A leading international human rights organization has urged the Thai government to stop forcing political dissidents who fled to Thailand for safety to return to authoritarian home countries, where they may face torture, persecution or death. Continue reading
Mar 27 Project documents more than 63,000 migrant deaths a decade, immense danger of fleeing home By Renata Brito, Kerstin Sopke, Associated Press Despite the rise of border walls and heightened surveillance worldwide, smugglers always seem to find lucrative alternatives, leading migrants and refugees on longer and more perilous routes. Continue reading
Mar 23 How does the U.S. refugee system work? By Diana Roy, James McBride, Claire Klobucista, Council on Foreign Relations The United States has long been a safe haven for refugees from around the world. President Biden is working to expand the country’s resettlement program after the Trump administration made sharp cuts. Continue reading