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UNHCR urges suspension of transfers of asylum-seekers to Hungary under Dublin
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today called for a temporary suspension of all transfers of asylum-seekers to Hungary from other European States under the Dublin Regulation.
Special Envoy Angelina Jolie renews UNHCR contract, says ‘I’m with you for life’
During a visit to the UN Refugee Agency’s headquarters in Geneva, Jolie urged staff to step forward and ‘say who we are and who we fight for and work even harder.’
UNHCR deeply concerned by Hungary plans to detain all asylum seekers
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Cécile Pouilly – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Human Stories
No black and white distinctions in Hungarian film on integration
Drama featuring amateur actors wins praise for nuanced portrayal of both refugees and Hungarians.
Hungarian volunteers offer warm welcome for refugees
By: Helen Womack in Budapest, Hungary “Beans and pasta today,” said Andras Rakos, a graduate of the college, which trains social workers like himself as well as Methodist ministers. He is now a social worker at the college. “We do try to have a...
UNHCR billboards encourage Hungarians to get to know real refugees
Wednesday 10, June 2015 Beginning next week, UNHCR will encourage Budapest residents to learn more about extraordinary refugees who found a home in Hungary and contribute to this country. Commuters can “meet” refugees along two Budapest subway lines;...