As some of the earliest hit states in the pandemic, NY and NJ responded with empathy, resourcefulness and energy to ensure all new arrivals and established refugees weathered the storm.

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, August 31st, has caused over 2,000 deaths across four provinces and severely damaged homes and health infrastructure.

The average length of displacement is between 20 to 30 years and 6 out of 10 refugees are in urban areas, in cities and towns across the globe. At least half of all IDPs are also in urban areas.