Why Families Flee Central America to the United States
Gangs Threaten Children, Parents NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—June 26, 2018 By: Zama Neff Maria* and Carlos* never wanted to leave Honduras with their three … Read more
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As Nation Turns Its Eyes to Youth, Chicago Students Show They’re Ready to Lead
350 teen problem-solvers from 60 schools will gather to present solutions to Chicago’s toughest issues at Mikva’s Action Civics Showcase CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—May … Read more
UN: Seven Years of War in Syria has Left ‘Colossal Human Tragedy’ in its Wake
SYRIA—(ENEWSPF)—09 March 2018. After seven years of brutal conflict in Syria, there are no clear winners, “but the losers are plain to … Read more
Human Cost of Conflict in South Sudan has Reached ‘Epic Proportions,’ Warns UN Refugee Agency Chief
GENEVA—(ENEWSPF)–1 February 2018 – The human cost of South Sudan’s long-running conflict has reached “epic proportions” with the number of refugees set … Read more
Secretary General Guterres Pledges UN Support to Iraqi Government, People in Mosul; $562M Needed in Aid
Iraqi IDP’s, mainly from Gogjali on the Eastern outskirst of Mosul, arrive at the UNHCR run Hasansham camp. Photo: UNHCR/ Ivor Prickett … Read more
Refugee and Migrant Flows From Libya to Europe on the Rise – UNHCR Study
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–3 July 2017 – Movements by sea from Libya to Europe, despite being the most dangerous route for reaching the continent, have … Read more
Sullivan High School’s Embrace of Immigrants and Refugees Featured on WTTW’s ‘Chicago Tonight’
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2017. WTTW-TV’s local public affairs program “Chicago Tonight,” last night featured Sullivan High School and its renowned English Language Learners Program for immigrants and refugees, … Read more
South Sudan Now World’s Fastest Growing Refugee Crisis – UN Refugee Agency
Refugees from South Sudan arrive in Elegu, northern Uganda Photo: UNHCR/Will Swanson GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–20 March 2017. The number of South Sudanese fleeing their … Read more
Roosevelt University Launches New Safe Space Campaign with “Inclusion Has No Borders” Signage
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2017. The campaign that will distribute hundreds of signs at the Chicago and Schaumburg campuses through Monday, March 20, encourages … Read more
Illinois Attorney General Madigan & 13 Attorneys General File Amicus Brief in Support of Hawaii’s Lawsuit Against Trump’s Revised Immigration Ban
Illinois Leads Coalition of AGs in Support of Temporary Restraining Order Blocking Revised Travel Ban Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—March 14, 2017. Attorney General Lisa … Read more