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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.
Lebanese clown group uses laughter to make serious points
Clowns present tales from children to create awareness of human rights and social justice.
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.
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.
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
UNHCR alarmed at deteriorating conditions in Yemen
Prices for essential commodities have skyrocketed since the land, sea and air borders were closed last week.
Crafting a life for refugee artisans
La Fabrique Nomade helps artisans who are refugees continue their craft in France.
Aleppo returnees assess scale of rebuilding
Fierce fighting has left much of Aleppo in ruins, but with help, those now returning are determined to repair its wounds.
UNHCR urges humane approach on Manus island
UNHCR is urging the authorities of Papua New Guinea to show calm and restraint in the context of the closure of the Manus Island 'Regional Processing Centre'.