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Learning Programs for Displaced Communities

Education in displacement camps faces a significant and difficult challenge in countries and regions afflicted by wars or natural disasters, such as Gaza, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, and Lebanon, especially after the severe damage inflicted on educational …

World News | Taliban Announces Return of 42 Afghan Migrants from Pakistani Prisons

Kabul [Afghanistan], February 9 (ANI): Taliban-led Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations has announced the release and return of 42 Afghan migrants who were in prisons in Pakistan, Khaama Press reported. In a statement shared on February 8, Taliban-led …

Rohingya refugee influx raises concern for conflict

he recent influx of Rohingya refugees to Aceh has raised concern over potential conflicts with residents as temporary shelters across the province show signs of overcrowding, prompting observers to urge government action to protect the rights of both …

UNHCR: 60% of Syrian Refugees Want to Visit Syria Before Deciding on Return

By Kardo Roj DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – A significant portion of Syrian refugees remain hesitant about permanent repatriation, with 60% expressing a desire to visit Syria before making a final decision, according to Gonzalo Vargas Llosa, the UNHCR …

SC to hear on Feb 10 plea seeking access to public schools and hospitals to Rohingya refugees

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea of an NGO seeking direction to the Centre and the Delhi government to grant Rohingya refugees based in the national capital access to public schools and hospitals. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N …

White House order halts Myanmar refugee resettlement deal with Thailand

BANGKOK —  The head of a Thai parliamentary committee that oversees border affairs and refugee camp officials told VOA the suspension by the United States of refugee admissions has halted a resettlement deal the U.S. struck with Thailand last year to take …

Refugee shot in eye by Spain police files complaint to United Nations

File photo shows police officers trying to stop the asylum-seekers in North Africa from swimming around the breakwater in Playa El Tarajal, separating Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.   (AP) Madrid, February 9 (RHC)-- A refugee who was shot in the …

UNHCR says Somalia hosts over 41,000 refugees, asylum seekers

MOGADISHU, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said Friday that Somalia is hosting 41,765 registered refugees and asylum seekers as of December 2024. The UN refugee agency said in its latest report on displacement …

UNHCR says Somalia hosts over 41,000 refugees, asylum seekers

MOGADISHU, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said Friday that Somalia is hosting 41,765 registered refugees and asylum seekers as of December 2024. The UN refugee agency said in its latest report on displacement …

Climate change expert Ian Fry brings passion, experience to new post

Ian Fry, an expert on climate change and human rights, has witnessed first-hand the impact of climate change on people´s lives. He was in the tiny, low-lying islands of Tuvalu when Cyclone Pam hit the South Pacific in 2015. “It washed waves right across …

UNHCR appeals for urgent life-saving aid amid financial uncertainty

Refugee repatriation: Namibian association demands UNHCR funds

The Former Refugees Repatriation Association Namibia is demanding the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to release funds meant to repatriate over 43 387 refugees. Association president Mathues Nangolo says they want the same …

UNHCR Egypt registers over 32K refugees, asylum seekers in Jan. 2025

CAIRO – 6 February 2025: UNHCR Egypt indicated Wednesday that the number of registered refugees and asylum seekers had increased by 208% between March 21, 2023 and January 31, 2025 to record 902,700, including 32,081 who had been registered in January 2025 …

Second UNHCR refugee support plan launched in Latvia

The first Regional Response Plan (RRP) was launched two years ago and covered the years 2023 and 2024. February 24 will mark three years since the Russian war in Ukraine began. A regional plan covering Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, …

UNHCR, IOM voice concern over Pakistan’s plan to relocate Afghans

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Wednesday expressed serious concern about recent developments requiring Afghan nationals in Pakistan to relocate from Islamabad and Rawalpindi or else face deportation. …

Burundi : towards the admission of equivalence of diplomas for Congolese refugees

Burundi is preparing to introduce a major measure in favor of the socio-economic integration of Congolese refugees on its soil : the granting of equivalence of their diplomas. This initiative raises high expectations among beneficiaries, who hope that it …

Somalia Weekly Report: Politics, Development, Security, and Al-Shabaab

MOGADISHU, Somalia – The government of Somalia issued a weekly report that covers the latest events related to politics, development, and security as well as the war on Al-Shabaab.   1- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has praised the historic military …

Syrian refugee finds success in Zakho

2025-02-07T16:59:15+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ A Syrian refugee in Zakho has turned her passion for gardening into a thriving small business, thanks to financial assistance from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees …

UNHCR, IOM concerned over recent progress requiring Afghans to leave Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), are concerned about recent developments requiring Afghan nationals in Pakistan to relocate from Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and Rawalpindi or else …

Campaign Launched to Support the Last Two Survivors of Black Wall Street with Homes for Heroes Initiative

Campaign Launched to Support the Last Two Survivors of Black Wall Street with Homes for Heroes Initiative TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, February 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an effort to honor and support Viola Fletcher, 110, and Lessie …

UNITAR Works with Civil Society Network to Drive Dialogue and Action for a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Future

The event’s first session, “Recent UN Trends in Nuclear Disarmament,” aimed to foster understanding of the public – including students, youth and civil activists – about UN actions for nuclear disarmament and to raise awareness of global trends in the …

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) Releases White Paper on Integrative Health and Wellness Trends for 2025

ACHS has published a forward-thinking white paper, Integrative Health and Wellness Industry Trends: Preparing for 2025 and Beyond. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS …

WSI Collaborates with Forbes Turkiye to Lead AI Thought Leadership Across Industries

The partnership features an initiative to develop Turkey’s first AI Leadership Index, which will benchmark the nation’s AI readiness and compare it globally. TORONTO, CANADA, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WSI, the world’s largest …

Vietnamese Film, The Real Sister (Chi Dau), to be release theatrically in US and Canada

The top 5 box office movie at the end of 2024 in Vietnam. Vietnamese Film, The Real Sister (Chi Dau), to be release theatrically in US and Canada on Feb 21. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eastern Edge …

WSI Champions AI Thought Leadership with Forbes Turkiye Collaboration

This partnership marks a significant step in the conversation around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on industries in Turkey and beyond. ISTANBUL, TURKEY, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hande Ocak Basev, Managing …

Bali-based Singer Shervin Boloorian’s New Single and Video Dedicated Child Refugees

Shervin Boloorian, a Global Peace Song Winner, drew upon his own refugee experience for the peaceful anthem "This is Your Time" which released worldwide today. BALI, INDONESIA, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed Peace …

Key Market Driver in Vowst Industry 2025: Rising Prevalence Of Clostridioides Difficile Infections And Their Impact

The Business Research Company's Vowst Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Updated 2025 Market Reports Released: Trends, …

The Voxzogo Global Market Report 2025: Optimize Your Market Strategy Based on The Latest Trends, Forecasts

The Business Research Company's Voxzogo Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Updated 2025 Market Reports Released: Trends, …

ISSIP Welcomes 34 New Ambassadors on January 2025 Progress Call

Bringing total to 120 Current ISSIP Ambassadors to Peer Organizations, Initiatives and Conferences WALNUT CREEK, CA, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Society of Service Innovation Professionals (ISSIP) 2025 …

ESource To Demonstrate Fastest Corporate Education Chatbot

Explore the Future of AI in Corporate Education: Join ESource AI University's Event to See The Latest in AI Courseware Development and Prompt Optimization. BUFORD, GA, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ESource AI …

Upgaming Introduces New Mini Game - Raccoon

Upgaming unveils Raccoon, a thrilling mini game debuting at ICE Barcelona 2025. Players test their luck by uncovering raccoons or dead fish for the thrill ZUG, ZUG, SWITZERLAND, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enterprise iGaming solutions …

Hyde School’s Chief Engagement Officer Bob Felt to Visit China for Student Outreach Tour

Hyde’s Bob Felt ’90 & student Gyro Zhang ’25 will visit China (Feb 21–Mar 4) to meet families & share Hyde’s character-based education. #HydeSchool BATH, ME, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hyde School is excited to …

Monte Carlo Polo Diplomatic Cup 2025: a day of sport, elegance, and international connections

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Monte Carlo Polo Diplomatic Cup 2025 took place at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, bringing together a distinguished international audience for a day of competitive …

A' Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design Award Announces Last Call for Global Entries

Distinguished Interface Design Competition Accepting Late Submissions Until February 28, 2025 for Global Recognition of Excellence COMO, CO, ITALY, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Interface, Interaction and User Experience …

A' Event and Happening Design Award Announces Comprehensive Prize Package for 2024

International Event Industry Awards Platform Reveals Extensive Benefits Package Including Exhibition, Publication, and PR Campaign COMO, CO, ITALY, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A' Event and Happening Design Award, a highly …

A' Award, Trophy, Prize and Competition Design Award Announces Comprehensive Prize Package for 2024

The prestigious A' Award, Trophy, Prize and Competition Design Award reveals an extensive benefits package aimed at recognizing excellence in accolade design COMO, CO, ITALY, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Award, Trophy, …

بنك السلام يحقق قفزة تاريخية في صافي الأرباح بنسبة 40٪ ليعزز مكانته كأكبر بنك إسلامي في البحرين

بقيمة أصول ارتفعت لتصل إلى 18.7 مليار دولار MANAMA, BAHRAIN, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- حقق بنك السلام (المُدرج في بورصة البحرين تحت رمز "SALAM"، وفي سوق دبي المالي تحت رمز "SALAM_BAH") ربحية قياسية، حيث ارتفع …

Negative Link Launches Advanced Online Reputation Management Services in 2025

CANADA, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Negative Link, a well-known agency in the field of online reputation management, has launched a new suite of online reputation management services for businesses in 2025. The growing number of social …

ESource To Demonstrate Fastest Corporate Education Chatbot

Explore the Future of AI in Corporate Education: Join ESource AI University's Event to See The Latest in AI Courseware Development and Prompt Optimization. BUFORD, GA, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ESource AI …