Utah is home to refugees from around the world, and the culture and traditions of these people will be celebrated at the 18th Annual World Refugee Day on Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, at Big Cottonwood Regional Park in Millcreek.
President Joe Biden’s “Uniting for Ukraine” program will streamline the resettlement process for 100,000 refugees in the U.S. How many refugees from Ukraine will move to Utah?
The State of Utah Refugee Services Office met with the federal government Tuesday afternoon, asking if Utah needs to prepare for incoming Ukrainian refugees.
Additional long-term housing needs to be found for Afghan refugees in Utah, Gov. Spencer Cox said. With most of the expected Afghan refugees now resettled in Utah, Gov. Spencer Cox announced the state’s efforts are shifting toward education, training and employment.