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Lions Clubs International Focuses on Global Issues at U.N.

Jim Luce · March 18, 2016

With Kristopher Kempski. New York, N.Y. On March 12, 2016, just a few days after International Women’s Day, more than 700 Lions, Leos, ambassadors and guests gathered at…

Shelter, Clean Water to Families Amid Iraq’s Mosul Offensive

The Editors · October 21, 2016

New York, N.Y. With the military offensive still unfolding in Mosul, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ( UNHCR ) and the UN Children's Fund…

Violence, Teargas at European Border 'Matter of Great Worry' – U.N.

The Editors · April 12, 2016

New York, N.Y. The United Nations refugee agency today expressed concern about yesterday's violence at the border between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Maced…

Greek Refugee Centers Overstretched as Arrivals Hit Half Million Mark

The Editors · October 21, 2015

New York, N.Y. As the number of refugee and migrant arrivals in Greece hits half a million, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ( UNHCR ) has…

Hellenic Fund Launching to Help Kids, including Refugees, in Hellas

Jim Luce · October 7, 2015

New York, N.Y. I am pleased to announce that our Foundation will launch our Hellenic Fund to support children in Greece - whether economically distressed, orphaned, or re…

Refugees are the Responsibility of the World – Peter Sutherland

The Editors · October 8, 2015

New York, N.Y. Peter Sutherland is the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for International Migration. A strong advocate for the rights of mig…

So Many In Need, it's Hopeless? Quandary of Assisting Youth in Greece

Jim Luce · October 28, 2015

New York, N.Y. The needs of children and young adults in Greece are enormous. The problems there are so insurmountable that the Greek government alone cannot solve them.…

U.N. Welcomes Expanded E.U. Support to Refugees Fleeing Conflict

The Editors · September 24, 2015

New York, N.Y. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees today welcomed a decision by the European Union (EU) to increase resources for humanitarian assistance co…

UNHCR: Migrant Women and Children Face Sex Abuse

VOA News · October 23, 2015

Washington, D.C. The United Nations refugee agency is warning that migrant women and children traveling to Europe are particularly subject to sex abuse, calling on countr…

World News Digest: April 22, 2013

Nigel Roberts · April 22, 2013

Conference Calls on Governments to Protect Rights of LGBT Individuals New York, N.Y. Participants of a two-day international conference held in Oslo called on governments…