Thousands have fled Cameroon for Nigeria following a crackdown on protesters who say English-speaking regions have been marginalized by the nation’s French-speaking majority.
Refugees
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Trump’s decision to isolate Palestinians is threatening a humanitarian crisis
The United States is gutting the funding for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency, creating an instant humanitarian crisis for a region already overloaded with them.
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Faith leaders at the United Nations: we must change our approach to refugees
“Refugee protection has been politicized…and refugees have been denigrated in our public debate.”
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Trump administration’s record-low refugee resettlement “contradicts who we are as a nation”
The announcement that the United States will cap its intake of refugees at 30,000 was swiftly denounced by Catholic leaders.
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Catholics join other Christians in calling for U.S. to admit more refugees
Christians in the U.S. have taken the Trump administration to task for a dramatic drop in the numbers of persecuted Christian and other refugees being admitted into the country, even though administration officials promised last year to help.
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Sweden joins Europe’s move to right over migration backlash
The country that is home to the Nobel prizes and militarily neutral policies for the better part of two centuries has been known for its comparatively open doors to migrants and refugees.
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U.N. fact-finders: Prosecute Myanmar military leaders for genocide
A new report from the U.N. Human Rights Council calls for the prosecution of Myanmar’s military leaders for genocide and war crimes.
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Is there another way to address the migration crisis?
The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration is a holistic approach that treats people with kindness and also recognizes economic opportunity.
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Franciscan hospitality toward migrants also means fighting for systemic change
The example of St. Francis has prompted a New Mexico retreat center to open its doors to refugees, but also to go out in the world to work for justice.
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Refugees start new life in U.S. with this Catholic program’s help
Since April 2017, Catholic Social Services’ Welcome the Refugee program has assisted 60 individuals from 10 countries, providing both immediate and long-term support.