Human Wrongs Watch
February 2019 (UNHCR)* — A growing number of cities around the world are embracing refugees. This series looks at how they are helping the displaced to help themselves.
Refugees get a chance to start over in style in Jakarta
An Indonesian fashion entrepreneur’s project to provide training and empower refugees aims to create new opportunities.
Kigali sees economic sense in helping refugee entrepreneurs
Support scheme in Rwandan capital and elsewhere sees refugee businesses including Burundian-owned LPG store create 2,600 new jobs countrywide.
São Paulo helps refugees find their feet in Brazil
The largest city in the Americas not only welcomes refugees and migrants, but also helps them find work and regain their autonomy.
Erbil reaps rewards by allowing Syrian refugees to flourish
Northern Iraqi city’s choice to embrace refugees and keep job markets open has benefited both Syrians and locals alike, local governor says.
Vienna learns the benefit of giving warm welcome to refugees
Informed by decades of hosting refugees, Austria’s capital has enlisted the help of locals and refugees alike in schemes to integrate new arrivals to the city.
German mayor sets example of how to welcome refugees
Andreas Hollstein and his town of Altena are the Europe finalists for UNHCR’s annual Nansen Award.
Polish city leads the way in solidarity with refugees
The city of Gdansk has offered a warm welcome to migrants and refugees.
*SOURCE: UNHCR–UN Refugee Agency. Go to ORIGINAL.
2019 Human Wrongs Watch
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