short readsOct 7, 2019 Key facts about refugees to the U.S. A decline in U.S. refugee admissions comes at a time when the number of refugees worldwide has reached the highest levels since World War II.
short readsJul 5, 2018 For the first time, U.S. resettles fewer refugees than the rest of the world The U.S. has taken in 3 million of the more than 4 million refugees resettled worldwide since 1980. But in 2017, the U.S. resettled 33,000 refugees, the country’s lowest total since the years following 9/11.
short readsJan 20, 2017 U.S. on track to reach Obama administration’s goal of resettling 110,000 refugees this year The Obama administration’s goal of receiving 110,000 refugees in fiscal 2017 is significantly higher than last year’s target of 85,000.
short readsOct 5, 2016 Key facts about the world’s refugees With the number of displaced people in the world at more than 60 million in 2015, the plight of refugees has gained new prominence.