Around the world today, there are more than 15.5 million refugees and over 28.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) uprooted by conflict, in addition to some 32.4 million displaced in 2012 from their homes due to natural disasters. These displacement crises are not simply humanitarian concerns, but fundamental development challenges. Forced migration flows are rooted in development failures, and can undermine the pursuit of development goals at local, national and regional levels.Read more<
Two years since the beginning of the conflict in Syria, nearly 6.8 million people need humanitarian assistance,1 representing over 20% of the Syrian population, and more than 70,000 people have been killed. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that 2.5 million are internally displaced, while over 1 million have fled to Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and North Africa. The length, intensity and severity of the conflict has led to the structural disintegration of Syria’s public and social services, including the collapse of the economy, spikes in food prices, shortages of medical supplies and personnel, and fuel shortages.Read more<
Last year, 330,000 people sought asylum in Europe. Thousands arrived in Greece, however only 152 were able to apply for asylum. Of these, just two were granted refugee status. Currently, an asylum-seeker’s chance of success depends on where they apply because each EU member state assesses asylum requests differently.Read more<
The ILO is organising a Knowledge Sharing Forum in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 28-30 May 2013 to share good practices, practical initiatives and new policies to promote decent work for domestic workers in Africa.Read more<
Toqa’s collection of woolly hats is one of few things she took with her when her family fled their home in Syria. It's one of few reminders of the home she left behind before coming to Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan. Determined to become a doctor, she's at the top of her class at school where WFP provides nutritious snacks to children like her.Read more<
As the donor conference for Mali takes place in Brussels, displaced Malian women aim to tackle more immediate concerns
Two things, at least, matter more to Ramata Touré than the outcome of the donor conference in Brussels on Wednesday at which representatives of more than 100 countries will be asked for €2bn ($2.6bn) to help bring peace and development to Mali.Read more<
URGENT APPEAL: UNHCR has renewed an appeal for millions of dollars to help meet the needs of tens of thousands of Malian refugees and almost 300,000 internally displaced people.
There are more than 175,000 Malian refugees in surrounding countries, as well as 282,000 internally displaced people (IDPs).Read more<
The United States is providing an additional $100 million in humanitarian assistance to support those affected by the violence within Syria and the more than 1.4 million refugees across the region. This new funding is in addition to the nearly $25 million in food assistance for Syria announced by Secretary Kerry in Istanbul April 21. The United States remains the single-largest contributor of humanitarian assistance for the Syrian people, and with today’s announcement, is now providing nearly $510 million in humanitarian assistance.Read more<
A boat carrying Rohingya Muslims has capsized off western Burma, aid agencies say.
The boat, said to be carrying up to 200 passengers, was evacuating people ahead of Cyclone Mahasen, which is expected to hit the area later in the week.Read more<
Banks and credit card companies can play a crucial role in shutting down human traffickers by flagging the electronic fingerprints they leave behind, says Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance.
An estimated 14,000 to 17,000 people are smuggled into the United States each year and forced to work as domestic servants, laborers or in the sex trade, according to estimates from the DA's office.Read more<
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