In Summits, Global Leaders Must Robustly Address Refugee Crisis
On Monday, the 71st United Nations General Assembly will meet in New York. Responding to the global refugee crisis will be a key item on their agenda.
On Monday, the 71st United Nations General Assembly will meet in New York. Responding to the global refugee crisis will be a key item on their agenda.
With 65 million people displaced worldwide, the current global refugee has now surpassed World War II’s record of displaced people. The United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR) reports that this is the first time in the office’s history that the 60
Earlier this month on June 20, we joined with groups around the world in observing World Refugee Day, a day to shed light on the plight of refugees. During the Shabbat before World Refugee Day we read the second parashah in the book of Numbers, Parashat Naso.
Throughout the month of June, faith communities across the country are joining in a Refugees Welcome Campaign in honor of World Refugee Day on June 20.