World Refugee Day

“In countries where people have to flee their homes because of persecution and violence, political solutions must be found, peace and tolerance restored, so that refugees can return home. In my experience, going home is the deepest wish of most refugees.”
– Angelina Jolie

“Displaced societies are of value. Their issues are our issues”
– Cynthia Basinet

International Day

Million people around the world have been forced from home. Among them are nearly 22.5 million refugees. % Half of whom are under the age of 18. World Refugee Day, international observance observed June 20 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation...

What does it mean to be a refugee?

Animation, Human Rights, Migration, Short < 10m, TED Ed, Video

View full lesson: ed.ted.com/lessons/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-refugee-benedetta-berti-and-evelien-borgman About 60 million people around the globe have been forced to leave their homes to escape war, violence and persecution. The majority have become Internally...

Children are Children

Child Rights, Human Rights, Migration, Video

The Ad Council today launched a groundbreaking public service campaign designed to encourage audiences to welcome and support refugees who have recently resettled in the U.S. The campaign aims to raise awareness, dispel misconceptions and connect audiences to...