Luna Solomon: From Eritrea to the Paris Olympics
Luna Solomon was 21 when she and some neighbors fled Eritrea in 2014 without a passport. Ten years later, she is part of the UNHCR’s Refugee Olympics team in Paris.
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German government takes 3,000 Afghans via admissions program
The German government confirmed at the end of last week that 3,000 people have been issued invitations to Germany via a special admissions program designed for those who work in the fields of women's or human rights, or have worked1
Largest-ever Refugee Olympic Team makes its debut at Paris Games
Journeying down the Seine through the historic heart of a rainy Paris, cheered on by spectators lining both banks of the river, the largest-ever IOC Refugee Olympic Team made its entrance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening cere1
Human trafficking and trade — a growing threat for Africa
Seven million Africans live under various forms of modern slavery. Many of them have fallen into the clutches of human traffickers in an attempt to improve their own living conditions. Migrants are at particular risk.
Canary Islands: Overcoming fear of the sea
Many migrants suffer from severe trauma following their migration journeys. An NGO in Tenerife is trying to help migrants overcome their water trauma and find joy in their relationship with the sea again.