Stories
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Crossing to Safety
Bzeibiz Bridge, which spans the Euphrates River just west of Baghdad, has become a lifeline for Iraqis fleeing violence in Anbar Province.
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A Swedish chef serves hot meals to refugees
When he heard about the refugee crisis in Europe, Victor Ullman packed his knives, drove to Croatia and started cooking.
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The young girl and the ea
Another boat ferrying refugees to Europe has capsized between Turkey and Greece. Rescuers arrived too late to save them all.
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Looking for Hany
Our five-part series follows an aspiring young artist who fled Syria with his family and must cope with a debilitating eye condition.
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Yahya's escape
After his mother died, the young boy was beaten, deprived of an education and forced to work. One day he found a way out.
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An education, multiplied
The 2015 Nansen Refugee Award goes to an Afghan schoolteacher who has transformed the lives of a thousand refugee girls in Pakistan.
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Education and the future for Afghan refugees
Refugee children in Pakistan often struggle to access quality education. But that's exactly what they need to one day rebuild their country.
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Finding Refuge in Music
When the bullets began flying in Bangui, Simplice fled on his crutches. At Mpoko Airport, he found safety – and several fellow musicians.
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Music for peace
When Alaa fled war in Syria he refused to be separated from his violin. Little did he know his musical talent would become his lifeline.