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Historic Olympics come to an end in style for Team Refugees
Glittering ceremony marks close of Rio2016 as IOC and UNHCR look to bolster team's legacy.
UNHCR deputy chief hails refugee team as 'true Olympians'
Spotlight turns to the future as IOC and UNHCR pledge continued action to support legacy.
Live Blog: Refugee Olympic Team turns dreams into reality in Rio
Ten refugees who fled violence and persecution have overcome adversity to excel in their sports. Follow our developing coverage as they compete on the world stage.
Nigeria military advances uncover vast humanitarian needs
Gains against Boko Haram expose catastrophic levels of suffering for hundreds of thousands of people, many beyond humanitarian reach for months or years.
World Humanitarian Day: UNHCR chief honours sacrifices by aid workers
In an address to mark World Humanitarian Day, Filippo Grandi pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of colleagues risking all to help those in need worldwide.
As Games near end, Team Refugees looks to the future
After competing at the Olympics, Yolande and her teammates hope they have turned the page on the past.
UNHCR distributes relief aid to Belize hurricane displaced
The UN Refugee Agency and its partners are to provide relief and reconstruction assistance to the victims of Hurricane Earl, including asylum-seekers from the Northern Triangle.
Popole makes history - twice - at Rio Games
Congolese judoka wins hearts among fellow refugees and Brazilians with tough story of triumph over adversity.
Funding lags as more flee South Sudan
Relief operations in countries hosting South Sudanese refugees are overstretched, and critically underfunded, as refugee population edges toward 1 million.