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Indians rally to help Rohingya refugee fire victims
After a blaze tore through a settlement in New Delhi making 219 refugees homeless, their neighbours, aid organizations and NGOs are helping them to start over.
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Study finds refugee businesses play vital role in local economy
Research shows huge opportunities for private sector in Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp and its neighbouring town.
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Ecuador ID cards give refugees a better chance to start over
A recent law paved the way for refugees to get the same identity cards as Ecuadorians, facilitating their access to jobs, banking and other services.
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Riveting new book tells how UNHCR ambassador Yusra Mardini swam to history
Athlete who helped guide a stricken dinghy full of refugees to safety went on to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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Donors pledge US$4.4 billion to meet needs for Syria
UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi says support at the Brussels pledging conference for the world's largest refugee crisis is 'critical.'
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Jordan health cost hikes leave Syrians in dire need
Public health care charges now beyond reach for most Syrian refugees, as UNHCR urges donors to help maintain access to life-saving treatments.
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Funding gap threatens more misery for destitute Syrians
Vital cash aid to 200,000 refugee families in the region due to expire from May.
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Fleeing Horn of Africa, new arrivals find more peril in Yemen
On arrival in war-torn country, refugees and migrants are routinely subjected to detention and abuse as UNHCR calls for unhindered access to detainees.
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Refugee designers weave fabric magic on Chicago catwalk
The #WithRefugees World Tour moves into the world of high fashion when artisan-designed fabrics go on show at an event in the windy city.