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Walking and collecting, Yemeni keeps hopes alive in exile
A passionate walker and coin collector before war drove him from Yemen, refugee now hikes to find objects for a "curiosity museum."
For displaced Syrian hairdresser, a chance to start over
UNHCR small business grant programme aims to give 400 displaced people within Syria a chance to start over this year.
UNHCR chief in Canada hails PM's leadership in global affairs
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi welcomes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's humanitarian leadership in resettling Syrian refugees.
After tumult of war, deaf Syrian family finds peace in Canada
When deaf teenager Mohamad was shot in the neck, his family fled for their lives. Now they are starting over in Canada.
Malian singer named UNHCR Regional Goodwill Ambassador
Singer-songwriter Rokia Traoré has been named as a UNHCR Regional Goodwill Ambassador for West and Central Africa.
UNHCR chief welcomes US leadership over global crisis
During a visit to Chicago, UN Refugee Agency head Filippo Grandi acknowledges Washington's longstanding commitment to resettling refugees.
Growing number of Mozambicans flee to Malawi
Number of Mozambicans seeking refuge in Malawi swells to almost 10,000 as people flee to avoid the increasing violence in their home villages.
More than one million refugees travel to Greece since 2015
UNHCR says latest milestone an urgent reminder of need for more coordinated approach to manage influx.