59 people including children die as boat carrying refugees sinks
At least 59 people, including 12 children, have died after a boat carrying refugees sank off the Italian coastal city of Crotone in the southern region of Calabria. The vessel had set sail from Turkey several days ago with refugees from Afghanistan, Iran and several other countries, and crashed on Sunday in stormy weather near […]
Gospel artiste Mercy Masika gets new job at UNHCR
United Nations has appointed gospel singer Mercy Masika as its Goodwill Ambassador for Kenya. Prior to her appointment, Masika served as UNHCR’s High Profile Supporter, championing its LuQuLuQu campaign to change the narrative of the African refugee. Since her involvement with the LuQuLuQu campaign, Masika has advocated for and supported UNHCR’s work in protecting people […]