Summit on Refugees (United Nations) held Sept. 20, 2016

As reported by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the world is facing the largest displacement crisis on record. Sixty-five million people have been forced to flee their homes by violence, persecution, and instability. Many countries have given them sanctuary and assistance, so that families have shelter, medical care, and basic services, and children can go back to school and parents can go back to work. But the need remains great. And helping refugees isn’t just up to governments—every American can play a role, too.
At the UN in New York City, President Obama is hosting the Leaders' Summit on Refugees. The Summit will bring together the leaders of member states that are stepping up to make new, significant commitments to:

• Increase funding to UN humanitarian agencies, appeals, and international humanitarian organizations;
• Admit additional refugees through resettlement or other legal pathways; and
• Increase refugees’ ability to access education and lawful work

www.state.gov (State Department posting September 20, mid-afternoon)