Although they are sometimes informally referred to as “economic refugees,” a migrant is a person that leaves their home country by choice. This is different from a refugee who is forced to leave their country because of persecution or a well- ... more

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Sport can help young refugees regain a valuable part of their lost childhood. Refugee children have often suffered enormously, leaving them severely traumatised. They have witnessed war and persecution first hand. Many have been forcibly recruited ... more

Refugee children are not set aside. Of course there are kids who come to the school speaking little or no English, so we have a quite intensive English for Speakers of Other Languages programme. All other classes are taken with the rest of their ... more

You may apply for derivative refugee benefits for your spouse or unmarried child under the age of 21 within two years of your admission to the U.S. as a principal refugee. If your child or spouse is already in the U.S., they may be eligible for ... more

The most important source of support for refugee children is their teachers. Showing an interest in their lives and experiences, and providing consistent care and support is usually more important and necessary than referrals to outside help. A ... more

It is important to remember that both past experiences and the present will influence how a child copes with their situation. When refugee children have gone through very difficult times it is easy to assume that all their difficulties are because ... more

"In Iraq, we see civilians massacred in cold blood, while relief workers, journalists and other non-combatants are taken hostage and put to death in the most barbarous fashion. At the same time, we have seen Iraqi prisoners disgracefully abused." ... more

Mr Stevens: Immigration and asylum-seeking are matters for the Home Office. As excepted matters, they will not be devolved to the Northern Ireland Administration. The Chairperson: Does that mean that the children’s commissioner will not have any ... more

The 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees has already celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. With just one 'amending' and updating Protocol adopted in 1967 it continues as the central feature in today's international regime of refugee ... more