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Refugees transform walls into works of art
Project piloted by UNHCR and the Government of Iran has cleaned up a neighbourhood in one of Iran's poorest refugee communities.
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UNHCR concerned Hungary pushing asylum seekers back to Serbia
Agency worried by reports of violence and worsening conditions at Hungarian-Serbian border.
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Facebook group helps Syrian refugees navigate life in Lebanon
Since its launch in 2014, the "I am a Syrian in Lebanon" group has gained 30,000 members seeking tips on enrolling in school, reporting abuse and more.
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UNHCR viewpoint: 'Refugee' or 'migrant' - Which is right?
The two terms have distinct and different meanings, and confusing them leads to problems for both populations.
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Q&A: Growing pains vex South Sudan, five years after independence
The world's youngest nation is grappling with war, hunger and a worsening refugee crisis.
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Muted cheers mark South Sudan's fifth birthday, with millions displaced
Some are going home, but over 2.4 million South Sudanese will be far away for the fifth anniversary of independence, driven to flee by conflict, hunger and worry.
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Hampton Court Palace flower show highlights the plight of refugees
UNHCR's 'Border Control' garden uses horticulture to draw attention to the risks that refugees face on dangerous journeys to safety from war and persecution.
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Schools enrol more Syrian refugee children in Lebanon
UNHCR is working with its partners in Lebanon to expand educational opportunities for thousands of young refugee from neighbouring Syria.
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Mali refugees cautious about return, despite peace deal
A year after a landmark peace accord ended conflict in Mali, some refugees in Mauritania have mixed feelings on whether it is safe to return home.