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Colombia ceasefire throws displaced lives into focus

A ceasefire between Colombia and FARC rebels provides a moment to reflect on the hopes and dreams of nearly seven million people displaced by five decades of war.

Greek islands and capital mark World Refugee Day with sport, chess and art

After decades in Pakistan, more Afghan refugees set to return

Pakistan wants to repatriate some of the almost 1.6 million refugees living in the country. UNHCR has set aside funds for 60,000 returnees.

UNHCR warns of Iraq funding crunch as thousands flee Falluja

US$17. 5 million is urgently needed to meet the immediate needs of more than 85,000 people who have fled the embattled city in the past month.

Live Blog: World Refugee Day kicks off amid record displacement

From Asia to the Americas, UNHCR is leading celebrations of the lives of men, women and children finding new hope after escaping danger.

Global forced displacement hits record high

UNHCR Global Trends report finds 65.3 million people, or one person in 113, were displaced from their homes by conflict and persecution in 2015.

UNHCR chief laments world focus shifting away from Afghanistan

Mounting world refugee crisis sees international community lose sight of Afghanistan and the plight of millions of its people.

Kenya: UN refugee chief sees opportunity with Kakuma

While in Kenya, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visited Kakuma refugee camp, home to nearly 200,000 refugees, primarily from South Sudan. He also toured a new site, Kalobeyei, where refugees share services, farm the land and build businesses with locals.

Afghan refugee in Iran feels lucky to have done training course

Asra tells UNHCR chief she is among 730 refugees to have completed vocational courses out of population of 70,000.