PBS NewsHour

UN issues unprecedented declaration on refugee crisis

Clip: 09/19/2016 | 6m 59s

An estimated 65 million people worldwide are considered refugees and migrants. On Monday, the United Nations General Assembly's began its first summit on the growing global issue. The session yielded an unprecedented declaration of commitment to organization and cooperation in supporting refugees. William Brangham interviews Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, about its importance.

Aired: 09/19/16

Rating: NR

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