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Overcoming statelessness in Thailand one case at a time
More than 23,000 stateless people have been granted Thai nationality in the last four years as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to end statelessness by 2024.
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Iraqis with disabilities struggle for dignity in camp
Unable to leave her tent unassisted, 94-year-old Fatima's plight highlights the challenge for Iraqis with disabilities in adapting to conditions in displacement.
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Grandi meets some of two million displaced by Ukraine conflict
UNHCR chief urges safety nets for those really in need – the elderly, the disabled and poorest.
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UNHCR uses drones to help displaced populations in Africa
Remotely piloted aircraft help to assess needs of people fleeing conflicts and persecution in Mali, Nigeria and South Sudan.
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More support needed as Mosul displacement grows
Of the 60,000 people who have fled Iraq's second city since the start of the campaign on October 17, around 40,000 have done so since the start of November.
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Families fleeing Mosul offensive celebrate new-found freedoms
Men and women who escaped militant control in Iraq's second city share their relief on reaching safety.
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Despite Mali peace accord, more flee persistent violence
Last month alone, more than 2,000 men, women and children from northern Mali have sought refuge in Mauritania from ongoing banditry and interethnic violence.
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Mosul residents tell of harsh rule and perilous flight
Displaced families describe years of privation under militant rule in Iraq's second city before finding sanctuary.
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Frequently asked questions on climate change and disaster displacement
Displacement linked to climate change is not a future hypothetical – it's a current reality.