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UNHCR chief calls for equal protection for refugees with disabilities
Filippo Grandi says people with disabilities can help make societies more open and inclusive.
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IOC launches campaign to bring light to refugee camps
International Olympic Committee and UNHCR team up in 'Become the Light' campaign for refugee camps without adequate lighting.
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Desperate Rohingyas flee to Bangladesh on flimsy rafts
UNHCR is concerned at the growing number of people resorting to desperate means to flee Myanmar.
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Lebanese clown group uses laughter to make serious points
Clowns present tales from children to create awareness of human rights and social justice.
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In Italy, scholarship gives South Sudanese refugee fresh chance
The UWC Refugee Initiative hopes to double number of scholarships it currently offers to refugees to at least 100.
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Harnessing citizens' goodwill can help solve refugee crisis
UNHCR holds talks on how to share responsibility more fairly, as part of a process to draw up a global compact on refugees.
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Jordan's Za'atari camp goes green with new solar plant
Largest project of its kind in a refugee camp will provide welcome additional power to residents and slash carbon emissions and energy costs
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UNHCR alarmed at deteriorating conditions in Yemen
Prices for essential commodities have skyrocketed since the land, sea and air borders were closed last week.
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Crafting a life for refugee artisans
La Fabrique Nomade helps artisans who are refugees continue their craft in France.