Are new corals in Sydney dangerous invaders or harmless refugees?
Worsening environmental pressures, such as higher sea temperatures, are causing the catastrophic loss of coral cover around the globe. As the waters of the Great Barrier Reef warm, subtropical corals are heading south in search of cooler waters......»»
Giving refugees money instead of goods can lead to price gouging, but it doesn"t have to
Refugees increasingly receive money from humanitarian agencies and organizations, instead of food, clothing and other items shipped from afar. This approach is intended to let refugees get more of what they need while also boosting local businesses......»»
UK"s response to Ukraine refugee crisis exacerbates risks of human trafficking and exploitation: Report
UK and international representatives from civil society and beyond are calling on the UK Government to better support refugees coming from Ukraine, in a report by UCL experts for the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner (IASC)......»»
For Kids Fleeing Ukraine, Wartime Trauma May Leave Lasting Wounds
Volunteers are rushing to provide online counseling, art therapy, and stress relief for the more than 2 million Ukrainian children who have become refugees......»»
Vodafone calls for tech donations for Ukraine
Vodafone invites consumers and businesses to donate old tech to refugees......»»
From Ukrainians to astronauts on the ISS, José Andrés is feeding anyone in need—and well
After mobilizing his nonprofit to help Ukrainian refugees, the World Central Kitchen founder is also planning meals for the International Space Station. “There will always be somebody ready to do whatever it takes to feed their fellow citizens.....»»
Partnership between humanitarian organizations and government is essential for providing cash assistance to refugees
The recent crisis in Ukraine is reigniting the discussion of the appropriate mix of assistance for refugees. According to the UN Refugee Agency, six million refugees already lived in camps in 2021 due to multiple armed conflicts worldwide. Humanitari.....»»
Female Syrian refugees in Houston bear the brunt of circumstances
Since the Syrian civil war began in 2011, approximately 20,000 Syrian refugees have resettled in the United States, with an estimated 130 families resettling in Houston. Prior to their resettlement, most Syrian refugees reported experiencing traumati.....»»
Thinking of welcoming a Ukrainian refugee into your home? Our research can help you be a good host
The UK government has announced a scheme allowing people to open up their homes to refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. "Homes for Ukraine" will allow individuals, charities and community groups to take Ukrainians into their homes, rent-free for a mi.....»»
Trevor Noah contrasts Europe"s embarrassingly unequal treatment of Ukrainian and Syrian refugees
Many European countries have opened their borders to Ukrainian refugees, who have fled the country in droves to escape Russia's invasion. It's an undeniably positive move, offering help and safety to the one million (and counting) Ukrainians who've c.....»»
Airbnb offering free temporary housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
Airbnb is offering free short-term housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainians who have been displaced by the war with Russia, the company announced Monday......»»
How the Russian attack on Ukraine is impacting global aviation
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has already killed hundreds, sent thousands of refugees fleeing, and sent ripples throughout the entire world......»»
Refugees in U.S. struggle to find long-term work
Refugees are less likely to be employed the longer they live in the United States, despite unique and early access to employment services, according to new Cornell University research......»»
Afghan refugees face discrimination, employment and social challenges in Australia
Afghan refugees face discrimination, employment and social challenges in Australia.....»»
Facebook sued for $150 billion over violence against Rohingya in Myanmar
Rohingya refugees are suing Facebook over its own admitted failure to stop the spread of hate speech that contributed to violence in Myanmar......»»
Refugees in the media: How the most commonly used images make viewers dehumanise them
When the Syrian refugee crisis began in 2011, the journeys of thousands of people fleeing their home country to cross the Mediterranean were widely documented in the media. But the public response was tepid until 2015, when a photograph of drowned Sy.....»»
Trees on the move: Researchers reveal how wildfire accelerates forest changes
Refugees are on the move in forests across the western U.S. As climate conditions change, the ranges of tree species are shifting, especially toward cooler or wetter sites. A new Stanford analysis provides some of the first empirical evidence that wi.....»»
Enormous cost of relocating US climate refugees from coastal town a stark example for the whole world, researchers warn
The town of Tangier on Tangier Island, Chesapeake Bay, has lost 62% of its original habitable upland area since 1967, a new study has found. It will see further decline within the next 15-30 years, leaving hundreds of people without homes and income......»»
Pandemic exposed major problems for resource availability and mental health wellbeing for refugees
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown there was a lack of clear access of digital resources, language barriers and adequate wellbeing support for refugees who were part of the UK's Community Sponsorship Scheme (CSS) says a new report from the University of.....»»
Self-reliance index offers opportunity to track sustainable, longer-term progress for refugees
To help address gaps in measurement and provide organizations with a tool to track the self-reliance of refugees and other displaced populations over time, researchers at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a Self-Re.....»»