International Settlement Services and Agencies

International Services

There are a number of international organizations that focus on the needs of refugees and immigrant settlement

United Nations (UN)

World Health Organization (WHO).

UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has a great site for information and resources related to refugees around the world.

Internal Placement Similar to the UNHCR but focused on internal displacement of people (remembering that "refugee" refers ONLY to people who have crossed an international border. This is a fantastic site with critical information and resources to raise awareness and to respond to displacement of people around the world.

International Organization for Migration provides resources and information about migration issues around the world.

Hidden Cities Report of the UN and WHO - international in its scope - examines the hidden population of ethnic groups around the world.

Integration Index is a European think tank on integration and migration issues worldwide.

UN Habitat This focuses on urban issues around the world.