UN WORLD REFUGEES DAY NEWSLETTER #5, JUNE 20, 2015

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UN WORLD REFUGEE DAY NEWSLETTER #5, JUNE 20, 2015. 

 Compiled by Dick Bennett for a CULTURE OF PEACE  and JUSTICE   

(Newsletter #1 June 29, 2008; #2 Dec. 4, 2011; #3 June 20, 2012; #4, June 20, 2014).

What’s at stake:  UN: 2014 saw record number of world refugees. 
In 2014 a record 59.5 million people were refugees, asylum seekers, or displaced due to conflict, violence, or war [add climate change and the numbers escalate –Dick], says an annual global trends report by the United Nations refugee agency. That total figure is up 16% from 2013 and 59% from 2004, says the report, which was released in advance of World Refugee Day on Saturday. The Guardian (London)(6/18), The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (6/18), Voice of America (6/18), Voice of America (6/18)

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Contents UN World Refugee DAY Newsletter #5, June 20, 2015

UN World Refugee DAY June 20, 2015

UNHCR

USA UNHCR

Angelina Jolie Pitt, UN Ambassador

World Refugee Day
20 June

·         UN Home

·         Main Page

·         Refugees and Forcibly Displaced Persons

·         Helping Refugees

·         UN Secretary-General's Message

·         General Assembly President's Message

·         Documents

·         UN System

·         Resources

·         Stories

·         UN Observances

"Most of the world’s refugees – 86 per cent -- live in the developing world, compared to 70 per cent 10 years ago. Most of these countries have kept their doors open to people in search of safety, and have shown a generosity that is often well beyond their means. I appeal to all Member States and our partners in civil society to do their utmost to support the nations and communities that have welcomed the forcibly displaced into their midst.."

Ban Ki-moon

Kosovar refugees fleeing their homeland on 01 March 1999
UN Photo/UNHCR/R LeMoyne

For years, many countries and regions have been holding their own Refugee Days and even Weeks. One of the most widespread is Africa Refugee Day, which is celebrated on 20 June in several countries.

The UN General Assembly, on 4 December 2000, adopted resolution 55/76 where it noted that 2001 marked the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, and that the Organization of African Unity (OAU) had agreed to have International Refugee Day coincide with Africa Refugee Day on 20 June.

The General Assembly therefore decided that 20 June would be celebrated as World Refugee Day.

This year, Over twenty celebrities from around the world have released a series of 30 second videos supporting refugees as part of a coordinated campaign for this year'

UNHCR United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees -

Google Search, June 19, 2015

1.   UNHCR - Protect Refugees - unrefugees.org‎

Adwww.unrefugees.org/donate‎

Support the UN Refugee Agency. Donate today and help save lives.

Giving Refugees Hope · Tax-deductible · 501(c)(3) Non-profit

USA for UNHCR has 1,226 followers on Google+

o    Who is a refugee?

o    Make a one-time gift

o    Emergency Relief

o    Make a monthly donation

2.    UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

www.unhcr.org/

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

The UN's refugee agency, the site contains feature stories and information about the UN's work for refugees around the world as well as searchable databases ...

3,

Career Opportunities UNHCR offers opportunities in a wide range of functional areas ...	Contact Us Contact Us. UNHCR is based in Geneva, Switzerland. Our ...
Statistics The refugee story in data and statistics. UNHCR contributes to ...	Syria Crisis - Urgent Appeal Refugees endure worsening conditions as Syria's conflict ...
What We Do Protection - Assistance - Asylum and Migration - Durable Solutions	About Us Figures at a Glance - History of UNHCR - UNHCR People - ...

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4.    United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/.../United_Nations_High_Commission...Wikipedia

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), also known as the UN Refugee Agency, is a United Nations agency mandated to ...

In the news

5.     UNHCR: Refugee numbers reach highest ever recorded

CNN‎ - 1 day ago   (CNN) There are more refugees in the world today than ever previously recorded -- and ...

6.    Worldwide displacement hits all-time high as war and persecution increase

UNHCR‎ - 2 days ago

7.    Dominican Republic urged not to deport stateless Dominicans

UNHCR‎ - 3 hours ago     

More news for UNHCR

8.   USA for UNHCR | Rebuilding lives of Refugees

www.unrefugees.org/

USA for UNHCR helps to save, protect and rebuild the lives of millions of refugees and others forced to flee their homes due to violence and conflict.

9.   UNHCR - Geneva, Switzerland - Organization | Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/UNHCR

UNHCR, Geneva, Switzerland. 724793 likes · 19066 talking about this · 5531 were here. Welcome to our community on Facebook, where we share and discuss.

10.                UNHCR - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr

For more than 60 years, UNHCR has protected and promoted the rights of tens of millions of refugees and displaced people. For those who flee their homes ...

11.                UNHCR-NE

www.unhcr-northerneurope.org/

Preventing deaths. in the Mediterranean Sea. UNHCR's Central Mediterranean Sea Initiative. Read more. World Refugee Day. 20 June 2015. Commemorating ...

Searches related to UNHCR

unhcr jobs   unicef   unhcr turkey   unhcr meaning   unhcr internship   what does unhcr stand for   unhcr wiki   unhcr kenya

USA FOR UNHCR, Google Search, June 19, 2015

1.   USA for UNHCR  | Rebuilding lives of Refugees

www.unrefugees.org/

USA for UNHCR helps to save, protect and rebuild the lives of millions of refugees and others forced to flee their homes due to violence and conflict.

Google+ page · Be the first to review

		1775 K St NW #580, Washington, DC 20006 (202) 296-1115
	Careers Careers and Internships. Join our growing team to support the ...	About Us About Us. USA for UNHCR helps and protects refugees and ...
	Donate $100 can provide a cooking stove $500 can provide a tent for a	Contact Contact Us Today! Thank you for your interest in USA for UNHCR ...
	More results from unrefugees.org »

2.   UNHCR - United States of America

www.unhcr.org/.../49e4...

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Get up and go: refugee resettlement and secondary migration in the USA. ... Power and politics in resettlement: a case study of Bhutanese refugees in the USA.

3.   UNHCR - USA for UNHCR

www.unhcr.org/48fdecf...

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

USA for UNHCR. NGO Directory, 27 October 2011. Address: 1775 K Street, N.W. Suite 290. Washington, DC 20006. United States of America. Tel: +1 202 296 ...

4.   Charity Navigator Rating - USA for UNHCR

www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search...

Charity Navigator

USA for UNHCR is a International charity rated 3 of 4 stars by Charity Navigator. Located in Washington, DC, it is one of 8204 organizations rated by Charity ...

5.   USA for UNHCR | Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/UNREFUGEES

USA for UNHCR, Washington, DC. 13752 likes · 135 talking about this. USA for UNHCRis a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established by concerned...

ANGELINA JOLIE PITT (June 19, 2015 search)

A Special Envoy for Refugee Issues

After years of dedicated service to UNHCR and the cause of refugees, Angelina Jolie Pitt in April 2012 was appointed as Special Envoy of UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres. In her new and expanded role, she will be focusing on major crises resulting in mass population displacements; undertaking advocacy and representing UNHCR and Guterres at the diplomatic level; and engaging with decision-makers on global displacement issues. Through this work, she will help contribute to the vital process of finding solutions for people displaced by conflict.

Jolie Pitt previously represented UNHCR as a Goodwill Ambassador, and in this role she conducted more than 40 field visits around the world, becoming well-versed in the phenomenon of forced displacement and a tireless advocate on their behalf.

Angelina Jolie Pitt Fact Sheet

An unflagging determination to give a voice to refugees and internally displaced people, undertaking advocacy on their behalf to facilitate lasting solutions.

Angelina Jolie Pitt's Journals & Books

Read more about Jolie Pitt's personal impressions and reflections during her field missions as Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR.

Contents #4, June 20, 2014

UN WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2014
Google Search, UN World Refugee Day 2014  

FUTURE REFUGEES FROM A WARMING WORLD
Tom Engelhardt and Dahr Jamail:  Warming, Weather Extremes, Refugees

ASSISTANCE TO REFUGEES, RESCUE
UNHCR UN High Commissioner for Refugees
USA for UNHCR Appeal for Contributions

POLITICAL REFUGEES
Syrian Refugees
Iraqi Refugees
African Refugees

RESCUERS:  Archive for Past Nansen Winners

Refugee Crisis 2012: 2500 People a Day
Individual Responsibility and Courage;  Rescuing Jews in France During WWII

END OMNI UN WORLD REFUGEES DAY NEWSLETTER #5, JUNE 20, 2015