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UNHCR, IOM seek US$550 million to aid refugees, migrants in Europe
The appeal, backed by some 65 partner organizations, aims at funding humanitarian operations in 2016 across affected European countries.
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UNHCR seeks US$545 million for Nigeria and CAR crises
Regional Refugee Response Plans seek US$198.76 million for Nigerian refugees and US$345.7 million for CAR refugees and their hosts.
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As a big chill threatens refugees, UNHCR's 'Winter Cell' responds
In the basement of UNHCR's Geneva headquarters, new unit forecasts where hard weather may intersect with thousands of refugees on the move.
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Grandi calls for action to end war in Syria, misery for refugees
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi urges regional and world powers to act now to achieve peace in Syria
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UNHCR joins push to end suffering in Syria
More than 100 UN and other humanitarian organizations issue joint appeal urging people around the world to raise their voices and call for an end to Syria crisis
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New smartphone app helps refugees settle in Australia
A new app seeks to help refugees access resettlement, mental health and even emergency services in Australia, using the mobile phone in their pocket
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Harsh winter makes life even tougher for refugees
A cold snap bringing icy winds, snow and freezing temperatures to an area stretching from the Balkans to Lebanon brings hardships to refugees.
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UNHCR Chief visits Syrian capital, urges humanitarian access
Filippo Grandi appeals to all parties to the conflict to allow regular, unimpeded and sustained access for humanitarian organizations to besieged and hard to reach areas.
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New militia violence drives more South Sudanese to Uganda
UNHCR ramps up response after fourfold increase in number of refugees fleeing spreading violence at home since early January