08/09/2019
Rohingya Refugee Crisis Explained
The Rohingya have been persecuted for decades. Their largest exodus began in August 2017, after armed attacks forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes and seek refugee in Bangladesh.
02/24/2020
Syria Refugee Crisis Explained
After a decade of conflict, Syria remains the world’s largest refugee crisis. More than 6.8 million Syrians have fled their country and another 6.9 million have been internally displaced.
08/26/2019
Rohingya Refugee Crisis Timeline
It's been two years since Rohingya Muslims were forced to flee Myanmar. In recognition of this anniversary, we’re highlighting some of the most important milestones in the Rohingya refugee journey.
07/22/2021
Afghanistan Refugee Crisis Explained
After more than four decades of conflict and instability in Afghanistan, an estimated 24 million Afghans are in need of humanitarian assistance. Learn more about the Afghanistan refugee crisis.
01/27/2020
Protracted Refugee Situations Explained
Globally, a record 70.8 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes. Forced to flee with few possessions, many refugees will spend years - sometimes decades - in exile, living in refugee camps, makeshift shelters or crowded apartments in cities. With limited opportunity for work, and with any savings long depleted, refugees suffering through protracted crises are exceptionally vulnerable.
