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Keep up with the latest news about community sponsorship in Portugal and around the world and find out about the latest news about refugees and international protection.
Apr 30, 2024
Rising wave of Syrian refugees causes unrest in Cyprus
Since the start of the civil war in 2011, Syria has been experiencing instability: the ongoing violent conflict between pro-democratic...
Mar 18, 2024
Israel-Hamas War: the aftermath of five months of armed conflict
Five months after the October 7th attacks, carried out by the Hamas group, the conflict between it and Israel continues to increase. This...
Feb 26, 2024
It's been two years since Russia invaded the Ukraine
Quando, a 24 de fevereiro de 2022, a Rússia invadiu a Ucrânia, o mundo acreditava que o conflito terminaria rapidamente.
Jan 10, 2024
These are the 10 biggest humanitarian crises that will go most unnoticed in 2024
Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza dominate the news, but there are other forgotten conflicts and crises that put thousands of lives at risk.
Dec 19, 2023
Expanding the Community Sponsorship program is the commitment made by CPR in the GRF
On the 15th, the commitment made by CPR to expand and develop the community sponsorship program in the GRF was announced.
Dec 4, 2023
Effective participation was the topic of debate and joint work at the 5th CSOs Meeting
The 5th CSO Meeting brought together more than 15 participants from key entities in community sponsorship and refugee reception.
Nov 14, 2023
The biggest humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip puts millions of people at risk
This is the biggest humanitarian crisis ever in Gaza Strip, in a conflict that killed more than 13,000 people and leaves many at risk.
Nov 10, 2023
ComUnidade presented its work at the largest global community sponsorship event, in Lisbon
The Global Gathering for Sponsorship was held in Lisbon with ComUnidade's support where we presented the program to more than 130 actors.
Oct 8, 2023
More than 100,000 people are forced to flee Nagorno-Karabakh as the conflict intensifies
In just two weeks, more than 100,000 people fled Nagorno Karabakh, a region with around 120,000 inhabitants.
Oct 2, 2023
ComUnidade went to the USA to learn about the latest refugee sponsorship program
We traveled to the USA to learn in detail about the Welcome Corps program, as well as the many organizations, stakeholders and sponsors.
Sep 12, 2023
Portuguese and Irish sponsor groups share experiences in transnational meeting
ComUnidade accompanied some members of the sponsor group Chaves Acolhe on a trip to Ireland.
Aug 24, 2023
Lives at risk from war, violence and now fire - deaths in Greece highlight harsh reality
An estimated 18 migrants have died from fires in Greece. There is a lack of legal and safe routes and human migration policies.
Aug 17, 2023
"The Invisibles" - Explore the perilous journey to the U.S. frontier
Explore the journey of an asylum seeker from South America to the USA to try to save his life and discover all the challenges.
Jun 29, 2023
Worst shipwreck in the Mediterranean takes the lives of more than 600 people
Shirwan arrives at Malakasa camp early in the morning. He comes from Düsseldorf, Germany, to look for his brother Azad, who does not know...
Jun 25, 2023
At the 4th CSO Gathering, the organizations worked on community mobilization and listened to
On the 22nd, civil society organizations came together, once again, to work together to implement the 1st community sponsorship program...
Jun 20, 2023
Over 108 million people forced to flee their homes worldwide
On this World Refugee Day we got to know the numbers relating to international protection in the world in 2022. Another historic record...
Jun 11, 2023
A New Pact for Migration and Asylum in the EU seeks more solidarity but will bring more suffering
The new Pact for Migration and Asylum, instead of increasing solidarity and protecting the most vulnerable, will only bring more suffering.
May 25, 2023
ComUnidade's capacity building program presented as a good practice at the EUAA meeting
ComUnidade's capacity building program presented as a good practice at the EUAA meeting
Apr 13, 2023
First refugee family welcomed in Portugal under the Community Sponsorship program
The first family to be sponsored in Portugal by the Chaves Acolhe group has arrived, under ComUnidade and in partnership with Soul Frater.
Mar 26, 2023
First Sponsor Group in Portugal holds solidarity dinner for fundraising
It was on the night of March 24th that more than 40 people came together to support the work of the first sponsor group in Portugal.
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