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Refugees deserve praise for resilience and courage
On World Refugee Day, Filippo Grandi says it is a moment to recognize those who welcome people fleeing war, violence and persecution.
In Kenya, UNHCR Special Envoy urges support for child refugees
Angelina Jolie calls for reflection on the "pain and suffering" of refugee children during a visit to a centre for adolescent girls in Nairobi on World Refugee Day.
Security key to solving soaring South Sudan displacement
Witnessing the world's fastest growing displacement crisis, Filippo Grandi says peace, hope and a sense of a future are essential.
Refugee participation seen as key to comprehensive response
Annual talks between UNHCR and representatives of 313 NGOs conclude with call to allow refugees to become self-reliant.
Civilians living in "penury and panic" as Mosul battle rages - UNHCR
Up to 100,000 civilians trapped in West Mosul are being used as human shields by ISIS militants and are suffering from lack of food, water and fuel.
Photographer's stark images capture lives of refugees
In his book "I can only tell you what my eyes see," published in London this week, Giles Duley turns his lens on those uprooted by war and persecution.
Lyon restaurant serves up Syrian menu to launch Refugee Food Festival
After last year's success, the festival goes international with events in 13 European cities, starting in the capital of French gastronomy.
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.