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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Syrian family risks all to flee Raqqa as violence surges
As conflict advances on Raqqa, thousands have braved minefields and armed groups to flee the fighting and worsening humanitarian conditions inside the city.
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China can play key role in solving refugee crises - UNHCR chief
On his first visit to Beijing, Filippo Grandi was encouraged by China's potential to use development projects to address the root causes of displacement.
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Mosul response critically underfunded, UNHCR warns
As fighting rages in the west of Iraq's second largest city, the UN Refugee Agency urgently needs US$126 million to meet the critical needs of those displaced.
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Urgent help needed for Central American children on the run
As the number of children fleeing gang violence in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras soars, UNHCR is launching a campaign for US$18 million in vital aid.
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Convoy with UNHCR aid reaches isolated Syrian town
The multi-agency convoy delivered vital food and medicines and other aid to 44,000 residents cut off in Jayrud and surrounding villages since last June.