Blog Posts – World for Refugees

WFR Voices: The Importance of Youth Involvement

12th August 201712th August 2017 by admin

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Since the humble start of World for Refugees at the beginning of March 2017, our global team of youth leaders has grown exponentially. Our International Communications team received applications from all over the world and we thought it fitting to feature a few of our summer interns and team members…

LGBT Refugees Face Complex Challenges

19th June 2017 by admin

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Around the world, there has been an increase in the number of LGBT refugees and asylum seekers in recent years due to persecution or discrimination. In some countries, individuals with diverse sexual orientations or gender identities are subject to persecution, violence, and legal, political, and cultural discrimination. Additionally, LGBT refugees…

Brownkey Abdullahi– Dadaab Refugee Camp Story

16th June 2017 by admin

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Brownkey Abdullahi is a female refugee, blogger, and activist from the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya. Brownkey campaigns against female genital mutilation and gender-based violence, and advocates on behalf of the entire refugee community. Read more about Browenkey’s story, her foundation, and how she is working to empower refugees. Dadaab…

Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons: What’s the Difference?

7th June 2017 by admin

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Of the 65.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, there are over 21 million refugees and nearly twice as many internally displaced persons, or IDPs. While both groups of people have been forced to flee their homes for similar reasons, there are important distinctions that have significant implications for international humanitarian…

Our Shared Responsibility for Children’s Education

7th June 20177th September 2017 by admin

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In many ways, education is the foundation of our society. In school, children are exposed to new ideas and perspectives. In essence, education encompasses a universal set of goals: engaging with other students and forging friendships while at the same time learning how to read, write, and develop a sense…

The Refugee Crisis: The Importance of Advocacy

1st June 2017 by admin

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There are currently 65.3 million forcibly displaced individuals worldwide, according to the UNHCR, and around half of the world’s displaced people are children. Every day, 33,972 people flee their homes—24 people every minute. Facing arguably the largest humanitarian crisis of our lifetime, it is the responsibility of all global citizens,…

Unique Challenges of Muslim Refugees

1st June 2017 by admin

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This Ramadan, millions of Muslims worldwide will be observing this holy month of faith, prayer, and introspection in war-torn areas, refugee camps, and unfamiliar countries far from their homes and communities. While many Muslim families will come together to celebrate over a meal after a day of fasting during the…

Elie Wiesel’s Legacy for Refugees Today

26th May 201726th May 2017 by admin

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Elie Wiesel is a world-renowned author, teacher, activist, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and his experience as a Holocaust survivor and refugee has shaped his dedication to the cause of human rights for all. "When human lives are endangered, when human dignity is in jeopardy, national borders and sensitivities become…

Finding Home

24th May 201724th May 2017 by admin

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When you think of the idea of “home,” what comes to mind? For many of us, “home” is the foundation of our lives. It may be where we grew up with family, signifying an emotional connection to the memories of our childhood. It may also represent a source of comfort,…

Rewriting the Narrative

23rd May 201723rd May 2017 by admin

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A Voice for Refugees and a Platform for Intercultural Dialogue For the first time in history, the number of individuals in the world displaced by conflict or persecution has exceeded 60 million; with an estimated 65 million refugees and internally displaced persons throughout the world, we are faced with arguably…