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Refugees and Asylees in the United States
Burma, Iraq, and Somalia were the top countries for U.S. refugee admissions in FY 2015; Texas and California were top initial resettlement states.
Young Refugee Children: Their Schooling Experiences in the United States and in Countries of First Asylum
The authors of three MPI papers present their findings on the experiences of refugee children, including Syrian childen in first-asylum countries and Somali Bantu refugees resettled in the United States, and the impacts on their mental health and education.
What's Next for the European Asylum Crisis?
An MPI Europe video chat on the emerging role of the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) in the current EU refugee crisis and its track record during its first five years, along with what strategies Europe ought to be pursuing with regards to its response.
Unaccompanied Child Migrants in the United States: How Are They Faring?
Marking the release of a MPI brief, this webinar will examine data on where unaccompanied child migrants are being placed in the United States, how they are faring in immigration courts, what services are available to them, and how U.S. communities are adapting to their arrival.
Open Wallet, Closed Doors: Exploring Japan’s Low Acceptance of Asylum Seekers
Japan provides major humanitarian funding but has low asylum recognition rates.
The Educational and Mental Health Needs of Syrian Refugee Children
Syrian refugee children face severe educational disruption and trauma—nearly half display PTSD symptoms—and need sustained, culturally tailored support in host countries.
Unaccompanied Child Migrants in U.S. Communities, Immigration Court, and Schools
The U.S. immigration court system has failed to resolve most unaccompanied children's legal status, leaving communities and schools with minimal federal support.
Europe’s Migration Crisis in Context: Why Now and What Next?
As Europe struggles to reach a consensus on how to respond to the refugee crisis, the seemingly unending flow of migrants and refugees arriving on its shores is bringing national asylum systems to their breaking point. This article analyzes the context of the crisis, discussing the root causes of the flows, why they are spiking now, and growing protection challenges.
Simply No Consensus: Can the EU Respond to Continued Refugee Flows?
A webinar/call with senior officials from some of the EU Member States to discuss their differing perspectives on the current refugee crisis.
Fierce Opposition, Court Rulings Place Future of Family Immigration Detention in Doubt
Court rulings and advocacy have raised new questions about the future of U.S. family immigration detention.
