At least one community said it will declare sanctuary status for itself.

Today thousands of civilians worldwide are maimed or killed each year by these indiscriminate weapons of war.

Efforts to respond to the global crisis of migration are straining budgets not only at humanitarian agencies like Catholic Relief Services but among nations near points of flight.

Students gather outside the schools before the first day of class, ready to learn new skills or improve their language skills, both of which can be invaluable for making a living in refugee camps.