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Courage and contribution of refugee women honored at the International Women’s Day
07.03.2016
On the International Women Day, Munara Rakhmani, a refugee woman from Afghanistan, is proud to tell her story of courage and resilience
Innovative approach helps to tackle statelessness in Tajikistan
22.02.2016
To date, over 19,000 people have been identified as people under UNHCR’s statelessness mandate.
Addressing statelessness in Kyrgyzstan restores basic rights to over 7,000 People
11.02.2016
Kyrgyz Republic is making significant steps to eradicate statelessness and prevent future cases from occurring.
Skilled and self-reliant refugees contribute to their community
12.01.2016
Amina arrived from Afghanistan just three years ago as a refugee. Now, she is an instructor providing sewing classes at the Adult Education Centre in Tajikistan
Filippo Grandi takes helm as new UN High Commissioner for Refugees, speaks of focus on solutions
05.01.2016
Filippo Grandi, began his 5-year term as UN High Commissioner for Refugees on 1 January, succeeding António Guterres whose more than 10 years in office.
A big step towards ending the never ending cycle of statelessness
28.12.2015
Onarkhon, a 60 year-old single mother, residing in a remote village in Tursunzoda, in western Tajikistan, without any identity documents, she had no choice but to sell herbs at the market.
New computer centre brings joy and hope for refugee and Tajik children
24.12.2015
"This project showcases the best of the Tajik spirit and international solidarity, welcoming refugee youth to learn, to play and to develop alongside Tajik boys and girls".
When Hope of a Stateless Person Dies the Last
08.12.2015
Valentina, 68, an undocumented stateless person, is not able to get pension for the last eight years.
Thousands of stateless people granted nationality in Thailand
02.12.2015
UNHCR welcomes an announcement by the Royal Thai Government that more than 18,000 people have been granted nationality in Thailand
UNHCR chief says it is "absolute nonsense" to blame refugees for terror
19.11.2015
António Guterres said it was "absolute nonsense" to try to blame refugees for terror attacks
