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Over 168,000 Rohingya likely fled Myanmar since 2012 - UNHCR report
Study finds thousands of Rohingya fleeing violence and desperation have sought safety and stability in countries like Bangladesh and Malaysia in the last five years.
Syrian swimmer Yusra Mardini appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Teenager who competed in Rio Olympics joins at a time of unprecedented crisis with 65 million people displaced worldwide.
Syrian shoemaker achieves business success in Morocco
After fleeing war in Syria, Diyaa set up a workshop in Casablanca and won an award for entrepreneurship.
UNHCR braces for further displacement as Yemen conflict intensifies
On the eve of a key pledging conference to address the crisis in Yemen, the UN Refugee Agency warns up to half a million people could be uprooted by worsening conflict.
A home away from home under UNHCR accommodation programme
In Greece, refugees find new homes with UNHCR assistance, putting an end to months of uncertainty.
Lack of documentation poses extra risk to displaced Syrians
Six years of war have left hundreds of thousands of displaced Syrians without valid documentation, compromising their freedom of movement and access to basic services.
Families hit by conflict in South Sudan find safety in Sudan
Driven by fear and worsening food security, refugees cross into White Nile State.
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Barbara Hendricks sings with refugees in Greece
Acclaimed soprano and humanitarian says she is impressed by improvements to refugees' living conditions since last year.
Rohingya orphans seek safe space to heal
UNHCR is working to identify and assess the best interests of unaccompanied children who recently arrived in the refugee camps of Bangladesh.