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Mental health first aid on the frontlines of the Rohingya crisis
Many refugees fleeing Myanmar experience unimaginable horrors.
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Eco-friendly renovation brings light to Syrians in Lebanon
Project has transformed conditions for a Syrian refugee family living in Beirut.
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Civilians in DRC struggle for survival amid growing violence at home
People fleeing unrest in Democratic Republic of Congo at record high.
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Syrian in Lebanon seeks beautiful life with beautiful game
At 16, Odai's passion for the beautiful game has no limits. A refugee from Syria, he dreams of becoming a professional football player.
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Garden helps refugees put down roots in Britain
Room to Heal's community allotment turns nervous asylum-seekers into budding gardeners, and helps them recover from trauma of forced flight
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Home is close, but so far away for Central African Republic refugees
More than 60,000 refugees have crossed the Ubangi and Mboumou rivers in the past five months, fleeing the war-torn Central African Republic.
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Defying screams and gunfire, South Sudanese family flees to safety
After her husband became a victim of the conflict, Milly Lagu feared for the life of her sons.
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'I am a strong woman and I do my job with passion'
UNHCR has nearly 11,000 staff, of whom 87 per cent are based in the field. Meet Vicky Munguriek, a driver in northern Uganda.
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Refugee turns lawyer to help asylum-seekers rebuild in Britain
Beheshtizadeh fled Iran in 2004 and has strived to integrate in his new home. He has been awarded for helping those needing international protection.