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A teacher from Syria empowers young refugees in Malaysia
As a Palestinian in Damascus, Lujain received free education into adulthood. Now she is sharing her love of learning in Kuala Lumpur.
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UNHCR provides a safety net for Nigerians at lakeside camp in Chad
Refugees and host community struggle to cope after thousands cross the border in the wake of attacks by Boko Haram militants in north-eastern Nigeria.
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Syrian recyclers help tackle Lebanon garbage crisis
Project aims to reduce Beirut's brimming landfills, and give much-needed work to vulnerable Syrian refugees.
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Syrian refugees transform crisis into a drama
Shooting on homemade sets and equipment, refugees at a camp in Jordan are making a soap opera offering a humorous take on serious issues.
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Photographer Giles Duley and Massive Attack team up to stand with refugees
In September 2016, photographer Giles Duley joined forces with the band Massive Attack to show their support for refugees.
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As war rages at home, Syrians seek refuge in Egypt
Around 118,000 Syrians have sought asylum in Egypt, where ruthless smugglers target those wearied by delays.
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Photography student from Mosul focuses lens on new life in Finland
Within months of escaping, Iraqi refugee and photography student Ahmed Alalousi enjoyed three exhibitions and made a video with a Finnish rapper.
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Syrian family reunited in Germany after nightmare flight
After a three-month odyssey to join her husband, including giving birth to twins in a Serbian hospital, Fatima Khalouf found sanctuary in a German village.
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Afghan garden keeps idle hands busy, produces food for hosts
A small vegetable garden produces tomatoes, aubergines and a way for people seeking asylum to help local families on Lesvos.