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Rwandan refugees head home after a generation in Angola
After fleeing the horrors of the 1994 genocide, increasing numbers are ready to return to Rwanda, although many still worry about how they will cope after decades away.
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Refugees find chance to flourish in German workforce
Meet some of the refugees who are rolling up their sleeves in Germany, after finding work with a car maker, train operator and technology giant.
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Chad farming project empowers Sudanese refugees and locals
Planting, weeding and harvesting together helps integrate Sudanese refugees into local villages, and boosts women's independence.
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Gay and transgender refugees seek safety in the Middle East
LGBTI refugees in the region face a heightened risk of violent abuse, including murder, sometimes at the hands of extremists or criminal gangs.
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Right to reunion eludes refugee families in Europe
The war in Syria tore 13-year-old Ensaf's family apart. Bureaucracy in Europe keeps them from getting back together.
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California coffee project gives refugees grounds for hope
Barista scheme provides training and employment for new arrivals in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Syrian wrestling champ inspires young refugee's dreams
Young Mohammed was adrift after arriving at Za'atari camp, but an encounter with a Syrian wrestling champion gave him new hope.
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Syrian band's concerts are music to German ears
A group of refugee performers is enchanting German audiences with traditional Arabic music, creating a cultural exchange and dialogue between newcomers and locals.
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Teen journalist who fled Afghanistan writes of courage and sorrow
With gunmen on his tail, 17-year-old Omid Ahmadi, a young journalist, fled Kabul without saying goodbye to his family. Now safe, he shared his journey in his own words.