This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Thursday that it has been forced to cut food aid to unprecedented lows in Kenya’s sprawling refugee camps, as a result of severe funding shortages. Over the past five years, the refugee population in Kenya has surged by more […]Kenya: Refugees facing ‘lowest ever’ emergency food rations amid funding crisis
May 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Thursday that it has been forced to cut food aid to unprecedented lows in Kenya’s sprawling refugee camps, as a result of severe funding shortages. Over the past five years, the refugee population in Kenya has surged by more […]From border control to belonging: How host communities gain from empowering refugees
April 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. With humanitarian aid in decline, the international community must shift its focus from short-term relief efforts to inclusive policies that support both refugees and host communities. In 2024, 122 million people were forcibly displaced — a number expected to rise in the coming years, according to Bob […]Sudan: Refugee numbers swell as war continues to drive displacement
October 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The number of Sudanese refugees in South Sudan has surpassed half a million, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, announced on Friday, as ongoing conflict in neighbouring Sudan continues to drive massive displacement. South Sudan now ranks as the second largest recipient of people fleeing Sudan, with more […]Africa: Refugees and displaced face heightened threat from mpox outbreak
August 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Tuesday that the mpox outbreak could have devastating effects on refugees and displaced families in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected African countries if urgent support is not forthcoming. According to UNHCR, 42 suspected mpox cases […]Witness to the Nakba: A Palestinian teacher is still waiting for a solution 76 years after becoming a refugee in Lebanon
August 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Mahmoud Ahmad Al-Said remembers his birthplace and the ancestors who came before him. Sevent six years ago, the Palestinian refugee, who has devoted his life to teaching children, was forcibly displaced from his home village of Al-Birwa approximately 9 km northeast of Acre. It is well-known as […]EU releases €15 million in humanitarian aid for people in Myanmar and refugees on the country’s borders
June 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As the escalation of conflict in Myanmar continues to increase humanitarian needs, the EU has released an additional €15 million to help people affected in the country, as well as refugees who have fled to neighbouring states. This includes Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. This […]This is why the number of refugees could double in the next decade, according to the head of UNHCR
March 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Liam Coleman, Senior Writer, Formative Content “We have entered a multipolar world where the balance of power is difficult and is still very much a work in progress.” That’s the assessment of modern global geopolitics by Filippo Grandi, the […]EU releases €10.5 million in humanitarian aid for people in Myanmar and Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
November 17, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Due to the deteriorating humanitarian situation, the EU has released €10.5 million in emergency aid to address the needs of people in Myanmar and of Rohingya refugees and their host communities living in Bangladesh. Out of this new funding, €7 million is allocated for […]This non-profit is using 3D-printing technology to give refugees the gift of hearing
August 10, 2023 by 3 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jason Szolomayer, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, 3DP4ME, Maria Basso, Centre Curator, Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum, Adam Gavin, ECP 2023/1 – Global Lighthouse Network – Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains, World Economic Forum The rapidly […]Is Age Just a Number? Exploring the Impact of Ageism and Discrimination Faced by Immigrant, Refugee, and Asylum-Seeking Doctors and Medical Students
August 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]Securing Quality Education Access for Refugees: Ensuring the Right to (Medical) Education
August 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]Navigating the Obstacles: Challenges Faced by Foreign Medical Students as Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers in a Foreign Country
August 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]Rights of Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Challenges and Recommendations for Improvement
August 4, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]Seeking Refuge from War Zones: The Desperate Quest of Doctors and Medical Students
August 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]The Unsung Heroes: Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Medical Students and Doctors in War and Peace
August 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]Refugee Thread: A Global Crisis in Ensuring Quality Medical Education Access
July 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Nowshin Tabassum, a fourth year medical student currently studying in Sheikh Hasina Medical College, Jamalpur, Bangladesh. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]Expedition towards providing quality education: Physical and mental health of the refugees
July 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Muneebaah Siddiqua who is a first year dental student currently studying in Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, Dhaka, dental unit, Bangladesh. She is affiliated with the Bangladesh Medical Students’ Society (BMSS). International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in […]Refugees in educational systems: ensuring right to quality (medical) education access
July 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Laltu Negasa, a dynamic and enthusiastic fifth year medical student at Addis Ababa University, College of Sciences in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]Expedition towards providing quality education: Physical and mental health of the refugees
July 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Hasanat Haider, a medical student from Dhaka Bangladesh. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, […]Refugees in educational systems: ensuring right to quality (medical) education access
July 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Laltu Negasa, a dynamic and enthusiastic fifth year medical student at Addis Ababa University, College of Sciences in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]Refugees in educational systems: ensuring right to quality (medical) education access
July 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Hasanat Haider, a medical student from Dhaka Bangladesh. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, […]Ensuring refugees’ rights to quality education access in educational systems
July 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Anthony Collins, a fourth year Medical Student from UWI Mona in Kingston, Jamaica. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect […]Finding work after fleeing war: companies aim to help refugees find jobs
June 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. The impact of accelerating refugee employment. By June 2023, the war in Ukraine had forced over 6 million people to flee their homeland and cross borders in search of safety. This war is the latest in an ever-increasing number […]A record number of people are now internally displaced. What does this mean and why are numbers rising so fast?
June 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda Internally displaced people (IDP) are those forced from their home by conflict or disaster but who seek safety in the same country rather than by crossing borders, meaning they are not technically refugees.A record […]Migration management: Update on progress made on the Pilot Projects for asylum and return procedures and new financial support for Bulgaria and Romania
June 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission welcomes progress made over the past three months since the start of the Pilot Projects in Bulgaria and Romania. The Pilot Projects were launched in March 2023 for 6 months building on good practices and experience in Bulgaria and Romania in […]How to better integrate refugees into the labour market
April 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Christophe Catoir, President, Adecco The world of work is a platform that connects individuals, companies and governments. This means that it’s vulnerable to crises such as inflation, geo-political instability, climate change and pandemics, but also that it can actively […]Health challenges of refugees and lessons to be learned
April 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and specialist at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do […]The horrible damage made to the health of the Ukrainian refugees
April 13, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Danielle Mbamba, a third year medical student at Université des Montagnes in Cameroon. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect […]The health rights of Ukrainian refugees
April 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Erick Enock Magese, a Tanzanian 5th year medical student at Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences located in Mwanza, Tanzania. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]Migration: new rules on screening of irregular migrants and faster asylum procedures
March 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On Tuesday, the Civil Liberties Committee adopted its position on new rules for checks at EU borders and updated its negotiating mandate on asylum procedures. With 41 votes in favour, 17 against, and 7 abstentions, MEPs backed a new regulation on screening at EU […]European Citizens’ Initiative: Commission decides to register a new initiative calling for asylum and migration reforms
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission decided to register a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘Ensuring a dignified reception of migrants in Europe’. The organisers of the initiative call on the Commission to develop a new system for the voluntary distribution of asylum seekers throughout the EU, […]Asylum: deal on reception conditions for applicants to international protection
December 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Registered asylum-applicants will be able to start working sooner and their integration prospects will improve, under a draft law agreed by Parliament and Council. The main aim of the revised Reception Conditions Directive is to ensure equivalent reception standards across EU member states when […]EU and Canada to co-host the next International Conference in Solidarity with Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants
December 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The outflow of refugees and migrants from Venezuela is currently one of the largest displacement crises in the world, with more than 7.1 million people having fled or left their country. The current global context, and lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, have compounded […]
