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News headlines for “Racism”, page 27
Canada: Over 30,000 Afghan refugees arrive with IOM’s support
- UN News
The arrival of a charter flight in Toronto on Wednesday marked the successful departure to Canada of more than 30,000 Afghan refugees with the assistance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
UN rights chief calls for action to address Central Mediterranean Sea migrant crisis
- UN News
The sharp rise in migrants and asylum-seekers making the deadly Central Mediterranean crossing into Europe requires urgent action to save lives, UN High Commission for Human Rights Volker Türk said on Thursday.
Central Mediterranean: Deadliest first quarter for migrant deaths in six years
- UN News
Over 400 migrants died while attempting to cross the Central Mediterranean between January and March of this year, making it the deadliest first quarter on record since 2017, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday.
From The Field: Brazil provides model welcome for Venezuelan migrants
- UN News
An unprecedented number of Venezuelan refugees and migrants have entered northern Brazil since 2017; the way they have been welcomed and dealt with at a UN-run facility has been praised as a model for the region.
Guterres calls for world ‘united in peace’ as Ramadan, Easter, Passover coincide
- UN News
The UN chief has called for people of faith worldwide to “join their voices in a common prayer for peace”, as the holy festivals of Ramadan, Easter and Passover coincide this week.
New network aims to save migrant lives in the Americas
- UN News
A new UN-backed network aims to drive action to save migrant lives in the Americas, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday.
Mexico: Guterres calls for ‘thorough investigation’ into deadly migrant centre fire
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday called for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of at least 39 migrants in a fire at a processing centre on the border between Mexico and the United States.
First Person: Starting from zero – Gambian returning migrant counts cost of attempted Europe crossing
- UN News
Amadou Jobe, like many other Gambians before him, embarked on a perilous journey through northern Africa, in a failed bid to reach Europe. Now, with the support of the UN, he is making a life for himself and his family back home.
Step up support to Syria-Türkiye earthquake survivors: UN refugee chief
- UN News
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, on Monday underlined the need for greater and urgent international support for survivors of the recent deadly earthquakes in Syria and Türkiye following a five-day visit to the two countries.
Türkiye-Syria quakes: Migration chief hails ‘proud and brave’ citizens of Antakya
- UN News
The head of the UN migration agency IOM, stood in the middle of the ancient Turkish city of Antakya on Saturday, and called on the international community to “strengthen its efforts” to ensure aid reaches the millions impacted by last month’s deadly earthquakes.
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