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January 22, 2018

Oxford Human Rights Hub: The Global Compact on Refugees: A Step Towards Mending a Broken System

In September 2016, the General Assembly convened the first-ever high level summit on refugees and migrants. Heads of...

January 19, 2018

The New York Times: Swallowed by the Sea

KUTUBDIA, Bangladesh — Anyone who doubts climate change should come to this lovely low-lying island, lapped by gentle...

January 16, 2018

World Economic Forum: Conflict is reshaping the world. Here’s how we tackle it

At the end of each year, the United Nations releases its World Humanitarian Data and Trends report, which highlights the...

January 15, 2018

World Economic Forum: Digital tools to build a better world

Today, more than 65 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes and a record 141 million are in need...

January 10, 2018

Huffington Post: Reality Check: Global Progress Is Not Inevitable

The New Year ushers in a desire for optimism and a hunger for a fresh start. This past week, Nick Kristof argued in The...

January 05, 2018

Reuters: Syrian govt. presses Idlib offensive as people flee homes in the cold

BEIRUT - Rapid advances by the Syrian army into rebels’ largest remaining stronghold, Idlib province, have brought it...