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VOA: Humanitarian Needs Remain Acute for Millions of Pakistani Flood Victims

The United Nations reports millions of Pakistanis remain in dire straits and in need of lifesaving humanitarian assistance as they try to...

VOA: Arizona Won’t Wait for US Government, Starts Filling Border Wall Gaps 

Arizona began moving in shipping containers to close a 1,000-foot gap in the border wall near the southern Arizona farming community of...

VOA: WHO: Millions of Refugees, Migrants Suffer Ill Health for Lack of Care

A new study shines a light on the health risks, challenges, and barriers faced daily by millions of refugees and migrants who...

VOA: REFUGEES SHAPE AMERICA

While the United States has a long history of accepting immigrants from around the world fleeing persecution and war, the term “refugee”...

VOA: US Eases Immigration Requirements for Afghans

The U.S. government has eased some of the stringent requirements Afghans have to navigate as they apply to resettle in the United...

VOA: US Adds New Efforts to Address Migration Causes  

The United States announced Tuesday several government and private sector initiatives meant to boost development and safety in Central America as part...

VOA: Supreme Court Limits Review of Some Deportation Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that federal courts cannot revise immigration judges’ decisions in some deportation cases, even when the government...

VOA: African Migrants Make New Lives in Atlantic Canada

Somali-born refugee Ali Duale has positive memories of his arrival in Canada's Atlantic province of Nova Scotia, where he first entered his...

VOA: Red Cross to Facilitate Evacuation of Civilians from Ukraine’s Port City of Mariupol

Teams from the International Committee of the Red Cross are poised to “facilitate the safe passage of civilians” from Ukraine’s strategic port...

VOA: For Many Afghan Evacuees, a Rocky Path to a New Life

The United States and other nations helped evacuate some 120,000 Afghans from their country after the Taliban took over last August. In...

VOA: ICE to Stop Using Alabama Jail, Limit Use of 3 Others

Federal immigration authorities announced Friday that they would stop housing detainees at an Alabama jail with a history of problems and would...

VOA: Immigration Experts Contrast US Support for Ukrainian, Afghan Refugees

More than 3.7 million people have fled Ukraine in the month since Russia's invasion began. United Nations officials said this kind of...

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[Urbana] FRESH Teen Hangout Zone

Friday, February 24, 3:30-6 pmAt Phillips Recreation Center: 505 W Stoughton Urbana, IL 61801Grades 6-12 Urbana Park District is...

[Illinois] OPEN HOUSE THIS THURSDAY!

Join the the University YMCA, Diversity & Social Justice Education, & local community organization for an Open House this Thursday!

[Urbana] Come see the best in local photography on display February 4 – 12

The winners in the Best in Show Photographic Print Competition will be on display at Lincoln Square February 4  - 12.

[Illinois] Student Engagement and Leadership Development (SELD) Internship 

SELD interns play a pivotal role in supporting student-focused and student-centered work at the University YMCA. After successful completion of the internship,...