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Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration joined with UNHCR, other partners and refugees to commemorate four decades of protecting refugees in Indonesia
It was only 7 am in Jakarta, but the area of The ICE Palace Concert Hall, which is situated in a mall in the capital, was already packed with dozens of refugee youth. They were rehearsing for their performances at a cultural event to commemorate World Refugee Day (WRD) 2017 later that day.
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Roshan Learning Center empowers, brings hope to refugees
The sun shines brightly over an inconspicuous building nestled in a tiny residential street in South Jakarta. Inside, some refugee children learn teamwork and conflict management, while others practice new English phrases.
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UNHCR chief urges unity in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
Filippo Grandi meets with communities in restive Rakhine state to better understand their needs and challenges.
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Refugees in Indonesia
Although Indonesia has not ratified the 1951 Refugee Convention on Refugees, the country has a long tradition of hosting refugees and people in need of international protection.
Today, there are more than 13,700 refugees and asylum seekers with the UNHCR office in Indonesia.
25% of the total number of people registered in UNHCR are children
406 children came alone or separated from their families
At the end of November 2017, most refugees in Indonesia came from Afghanistan (55%), Somalia (11%) and Myanmar and Iraq (6%)
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Speeches and Statements
UNHCR continues to call on public support for refugees in Indonesia. Read more about how we advocate for refugees through the speeches delivered in our events here.