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Empowering refugees the focus of UNHCR, NGO meeting
Annual talks between UNHCR and representatives of 313 nongovernmental organizations begin in Geneva, focusing on ways to strengthen collaboration.
Soccer stars kick off campaign to help refugees
Iconic footballers Lionel Messi and Neymar Junior back collaboration between FC Barcelona Foundation and UNHCR to help people displaced by war and persecution.
Syrian family risks all to flee Raqqa as violence surges
As conflict advances on Raqqa, thousands have braved minefields and armed groups to flee the fighting and worsening humanitarian conditions inside the city.
Profile in Perseverance
After 45 years of being refugees, a Burundian couple has built a life for themselves in Mozambique
China can play key role in solving refugee crises - UNHCR chief
On his first visit to Beijing, Filippo Grandi was encouraged by China's potential to use development projects to address the root causes of displacement.
Funding gap spells uncertainty for desperate Syrian refugees
Shortfall of more than US$1 billion for 2017 threatens vital UNHCR assistance for 60,000 vulnerable families in Jordan and Lebanon.
Government of Tanzania brings together 'whole of society' to implement landmark refugee reforms
Tanzania leads broad range of stakeholders to launch key commitments that will safeguard over 300,000 refugees
Mosul response critically underfunded, UNHCR warns
As fighting rages in the west of Iraq's second largest city, the UN Refugee Agency urgently needs US$126 million to meet the critical needs of those displaced.
Urgent help needed for Central American children on the run
As the number of children fleeing gang violence in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras soars, UNHCR is launching a campaign for US$18 million in vital aid.