World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day tomorrow: UN report says 71 million displaced globally due to war, persecution and other violence

A record of 71 million people have been displaced worldwide from war, persecution and other violence, the United Nations refugee agency said Wednesday

Priyanka Chopra on World Refugee Day: We cannot let these children become a lost generation

On World Refugee Day, Priyanka Chopra, who is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, pledged her support to the kids who have been forced to flee their homes.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Displaced Syrians find relief in tent-side World Cup screenings

War-displaced Syrians are finding ways to watch the beautiful game in the cafeterias of refugee camps.

World refugee day: With millions displaced, now is the time for solidarity

Some refugees from other countries have decided to stay in Syria despite the devastating conflict.

UNICEF names Muzoon Almellehan, a Syrian refugee, as goodwill ambassador

The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) announced the appointment of Syrian refugee Muzoon Almellehan as its newest and youngest goodwill ambassador.

Thousands in Madrid march for refugees; chant slogans such as 'No human being is illegal'

Several thousand people marched in Madrid on Sunday to ask the Spanish government to honour its commitment to take in more than 17,000 refugees as part of Europe's relocation plan.

World Refugee Day: Change in discourse only way to handle crisis facing humanity

Europe might look like it is battling with a massive refugee crisis, it isn't entirely the case. Countries such as Jordan, a moderate and stable Arab country has been swamped with refugees — it is caught between the Syrian civil war and the conflict in Iraq.

Intensified efforts needed for displaced people: UN chief

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Thursday called on the international community to boost efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts that have caused massive displacement, and to find durable solutions for the displaced

Angelina Jolie pays a visit to Jordan on World Refugee Day

After undergoing a double mastectomy last month, Angelina Jolie has returned to her charity work. The actress visited Jordan to celebrate World Refugee Day, which is observed on 20 June.