Society / Refugees
Articles about Refugees, ordered by date. 
Kids at work
What is life really like for millennials? What kind of jobs do they do? What do they make of their precarious futures? We look at the lives of three young people across the world: a Gambian migrant in Italy, a Dalit student in India, and a trans vlogger in the UK.
Whiteness is not rightness
Refugees in Germany complain about the lack of support by liberal and left-wing activists, writes Morgan Meaker
Heads of state, stateless
An artist from Damascus has painted a range of world leaders – all depicted as displaced or disenfranchised people in a moment of despair. Amy Hall reports
When sanctuary is resistance
In the United States in the 1980s, the simple act of providing refuge became a form of civil disobedience, writes Mark Engler.
A personal welcome
In Canada, private sponsors are paying refugees’ resettlement costs. But should such a scheme be replicated elsewhere? Sian Griffiths reports.
Decolonization of Chagos?
Mauritian activists have for 45 years been calling for the closure of Diego Garcia and the right of return for Chagossians, Lindsey Collen reports.
Batting for integration in Britain
Brighton’s young refugees are just one of many groups to enjoy the welcome extended by the club over the years. Amy Hall reports.
Top-ups for refugees in Europe
A Facebook group is harnessing the generosity of strangers to save lives and put separated families back in touch. Lydia Noon reports.
The Nauru Files: It’s time to close Australia’s abusive detention regime
When faced with overwhelming evidence of systemic abuse, the country's prime minister shifted responsibility, writes Mark Isaacs.
Inside Dunkirk's new refugee camp
A purpose-built camp offers refugees a sense of relief, but for how long?, asks Sarah Shearman.
‘The best help comes from simple, solidarity movements’
Afghan refugee organizer Yonous Muhammadi speaks to Marienna Pope-Weidemann and Samir Dathi in Athens, Greece.
The fear of ‘not enough to go round’
Global inequality lies at the root of our anxiety over migrants, says Bridget Anderson.
Why don’t you move to Uganda?
Patience Akumu explains that some African countries host large numbers of refugees.
‘How can you say no?’
Reem Haddad reports on how Christian Palestinians in Lebanon have welcomed Muslim refugees from Syria.
Global Refugee Crisis – THE FACTS
This infograph from the January-February 2016 New Internationalist magazine offers the big picture view of who, why, and where people flee to.
Fight for the heart of Europe
On the frontlines of the refugee crisis in Lesvos, Hazel Healy finds loss, humanity – and answers.
COP21 and the invisible jungle of Calais
Cherri Foytlin meets refugees directly affected by climate change.
Crack a squat for migrants
Lewis Garland reports on a growing solidarity movement to help asylum-seekers.
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