The Editor Speaks: World Refugee Day
Today (20) is World Refugee Day. World Refugee Day commemorates the obstacles refugees face each year, while also celebrating their courage and strength. Since 2001, the United Nations and more than 100 countries have observed World Refugee Day annually on…
Statement on World Refugee Day
From Cayman Islands Human Rights Commission World Refugee Day will be recognised around the world on 20 June 2018, and the Cayman Islands Human Rights Commission joins the United Nations (UN) and other countries in standing #WithRefugees. This year’s theme…
The Editor Speaks: Did World Refugee Day pass you by?
Last Monday June 20, it was World Refugee Day. Did it pass you by? It did me. I was shocked this morning that such an important day had gone and our media house had not even mentioned it/ I am…
Caribbean not immune to impact of war, says UNHCR
From Jamaica Observer PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The United Commission for Human Rights says the Caribbean is not immune from the impact of war, violence, persecution and discrimination. In a statement to mark World Refugee Day, being observed…
