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UNHCR Highlights Contribution of Refugees to Rwanda’s Development at Cultural Evening Sponsored by Kigali Marriott Hotel
News and Stories
21 Jun 2017
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From dream to reality: Burundian refugees take to the catwalk for Kigali Fashion Week 2017
Human stories
16 Jun 2017
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Burundian refugees continue to arrive in Rwanda at slow, steady pace as Burundi crisis passes two-year mark
News and Stories
26 Apr 2017
Mahama Refugee Camp: One Year On
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Livelihoods
Refugees are people with marketable skills and assets, who have a strong motivation to build their own livelihoods.
Protection
Governments normally guarantee the basic human rights and physical security of their citizens. But when people become refugees, this safety net disappears.