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Refugee Journeys: Trinh Doan - Vietnam, 1979


February 7, 2011
By The IRC

Trinh Doan

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One family’s journey

Submitted by Kate Sands Adams on February 4, 2011 - 5:16pm
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February 4, 2011

Refugees have been fleeing Myanmar for decades to escape civil strife, political upheaval and economic stagnation. IRC volunteers Steven Carbó and Jaya Jiwatram share the story of one family's first days in the United States after 20 years in a refugee camp in Thailand.

Refugee Journeys: Thong Nguyen - Vietnam, 1975


January 31, 2011
By The IRC

Thong Nguyen

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The State of Refugees in America


January 25, 2011
By Alexandra Hardina

The economic downturn that has upended the lives of so many Americans over the past few years has had an especially devastating impact on refugees.

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Refugee Journeys: Roberto Martinez - Cuba, 1960


January 24, 2011
By The IRC

Bob Martinez

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Refugee Journeys: Roman Martinez IV - Cuba, 1960


January 17, 2011
By The IRC

Roman Martinez IV

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Haiti's 'miracle baby' one year later [CNN video]


January 12, 2011
By Kathleen Sands Adams
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Refugee Journeys: Alek Wek - Sudan, 1991


January 10, 2011
By The IRC

Alek Wek

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Noted: An Iraqi refugee copes far from home


January 4, 2011
By The IRC
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Refugee Journeys: George Sarlo - Hungary, 1956


January 3, 2011
By The IRC

George Sarlo

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