News headlines for “Racism”, page 12
Record crossings of perilous Darién Gap underscores need for safe migration pathways
- UN News
Record numbers of migrants are crossing the Darién jungle in Latin America in a desperate and perilous journey, including from as far off as Nepal and Afghanistan, UN agencies said on Wednesday, highlighting the urgency of finding safe and regular pathways.
Violence at refugee camp in Lebanon leaves 11 dead, forces thousands to flee: UNRWA
- UN News
More than two days of armed violence at the Ein El Hilweh Palestine Refugee camp in southern Lebanon continues to impact civilians, including children, a senior UN official in the country said on Monday.
UNHCR urges solidarity with Burkina Faso’s victims of extremist violence
- UN News
Civilians fleeing attacks by extremist groups in Burkina Faso must be allowed to shelter in neighbouring countries and not sent back, amid a spike in violence and horrifying rights abuses, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday.
UNHCR, IOM outline new approach to assist growing number of migrants
- UN News
In a world characterised by economic crises, conflicts, and natural disasters, the uptick in migration is proving to be one of the most important geopolitical phenomena of the century. The adverse effects of climate change and environmental degradation are increasingly driving people from their homes.
Sudan: Child deaths rise, concern intensifies for refugees after 100 days of battle
- UN News
After 100 days of fighting in Sudan, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported on Monday that at least 435 children have been killed and more than 2,000 injured.
From the Field: Hip hop artist K’naan's new track hails refugees
- UN News
Award-winning Somali-Canadian artist K’naan Warsame, creator of the chart-topping unofficial World Cup anthem Wavin’ Flagreleased Refugee in late June, saying he wants to flip the word’s meaning “and make it something that people will wear proudly”.
Funding ‘simply not enough’ for Rohingya refugees, UN agencies report
- UN News
Current funding for critical aid efforts supporting Rohingya refugees living in camps in southern Bangladesh is simply not enough, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) has said, as dwindling resources have forced the second ration cut in three months.
Tunisia: UN experts urge swift action to uphold migrants’ rights
- UN News
A group of UN independent experts on Tuesday expressed concern over Tunisia's alleged discriminatory treatment of migrants, urging the authorities to take action to halt collective expulsions and protect human rights.
UK Bill ‘significantly erodes’ human rights and refugee protections, UN agencies warn
- UN News
The United Kingdom parliament has passed a bill inconsistent with the country’s obligations under international human rights and refugee law that could have profound consequences for people seeking international protection, warned the UN rights chief and the head of refugee agency UNHCR on Tuesday.
World ‘wilfully ignoring’ child deaths during dangerous Mediterranean Sea crossings
- UN News
During the first half of the year, 289 boys and girls died while crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe, or double the number compared to the same period in 2022, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported on Friday.