refugees

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Gere has been involved in humanitarian work for decades and has helped fund projects to support refugees, public health, education and emergency relief as well as culture, especially in Tibetan communities.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

His relatives on his father’s side were Palestinian refugees who fled amid territorial claims and political unrest, according to Miles’s book.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

For net migration comparisons, only countries that include asylum seekers or refugees in their immigration figures are included.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

For refugees, many of whom support the Tuareg rebels, the withdrawal of Russian fighters from northern bases has raised hopes of returning home.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

For many of the refugees sheltering at evacuation centers, the order to evacuate was their first indication that something had gone seriously wrong at the nuclear plant, and it left them with a terrible choice.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland