Tag: United Nations High Commission for Refugees

Caves, Tents and Shipping Containers: Quake Survivors’ Desperate Hunt for Shelter

For now, the Turkish government is relying on short-term solutions to house an estimated one million who are crowding into gyms, hotels and dormitories. A cruise ship is set to arrive to house thousands.

What to Know About Migrants Coming to NYC From the Border

Thousands of asylum seekers from Latin America have arrived in the city. Why are migrants coming to New York? And what will happen to them next?

Cinco respuestas a la crisis migratoria en Nueva York

Miles de nuevos solicitantes de asilo de América Latina están en la Gran Manzana. ¿Por qué están llegando estos migrantes? ¿Y qué pasará con ellos después?

The West Has a Migration Crisis. Why Does Rwanda Want to Help?

The small African nation has positioned itself as an altruistic partner of wealthier countries seeking to curb migration. But experts say Rwanda’s human rights record makes it no refuge for asylum seekers.

U.N. Faces Record Humanitarian Aid Shortfall — but Not for Ukrainians

Soaring needs and wealthy countries’ focus on Ukraine have left aid agencies with too little money to address the world’s other crises, forcing them to cut programs.