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Amid ruins of war in Mosul, residents start to rebuild
Displaced residents returning to eastern areas of the city are repairing war-damaged homes and reopening shops and businesses.
Looking for lessons among past refugee crises
At a dialogue about sharing responsibility for refugees, stakeholders reflect on responses to earlier crises in Kosovo*, Guatemala and Viet Nam.
UNHCR chief urges unity in Myanmar's Rakhine state
Filippo Grandi meets with communities in restive Rakhine state to better understand their needs and challenges.
Mosul's war widows face new challenges in displacement
Female-headed households now make up more than a quarter of the 4,463 families at a UNHCR camp sheltering displaced residents from Iraq's second city.
Refugee and migrant flows through Libya on the rise - report
UNHCR study finds the North African country is by far the preferred jumping off point for refugees and migrants hoping to reach Europe, yet it is particularly unsafe.
As Mosul battle rages, trapped residents face terror and hunger
Iraqis say militants gun down civilians escaping fighting in old Mosul, while thousands trapped there are used as human shields.
UNHCR chief praises Uganda's commitment to refugees
Filippo Grandi tells Uganda Solidarity Summit on Refugees greater efforts are needed to support refugee hosting countries and find peace in South Sudan.
UNHCR chief urges African leaders to tackle displacement
In an address to members of the African Union, Filippo Grandi calls on governments to end the conflicts that cause millions to flee.
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.