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Breaking the Ice: Sewing Courses Open Up a New World of Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities

Geneva, 26 August 2019 - Speech and hearing impairments often act as a barrier, separating those affected from the outside world. This was the case for 18-year-old Sameer and his 20-year-old sister Randa. Taking part in the International Catholic Migration Commission's livelihoods program in Jordan helped them break the barrier and explore the world around them.

“The Bravest People I Know” – Unaccompanied Minors Resettled From Niger to the U.S.

Geneva, 26 August 2019 - A story of courage, resilience and new beginnings — this is how Natalie describes the journey of her two teenage foster children, Tedros and Yorusalem. Originally from Eritrea, the boy and girl belong to a larger group of unaccompanied minors who have been resettled to the United States after being evacuated from Libya to Niger.

Gaining Independence and Confidence Through Literacy

Geneva, 13 August 2019 - “I felt blind to the world around me,” says Duha, thinking back to her life before she learned to read and write. The mother of three is one of the 376 people who attended ICMC literacy classes in Jordan between September 2018 and June 2019. “They made me feel more independent and confident in my abilities,” she adds. Today, Duha can help her children with their homework and navigate the public transport system alone.

How to Counter the Misrepresentation of Migrants and Refugees

Geneva, 30 July 2019 - The influx of migrants and refugees arriving in Europe since 2015 has triggered unease among apprehensive people. Their worries have often been magnified by politicians and media actors who take advantage of sensationalist and negative views on immigration. Organizations working with migrants and refugees are developing strategies to counter these “negative narratives” and promote a more balanced and fair representation.

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