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Citizenship opens new world for stateless man from Georgia
After decades of frustration and broken dreams, Jirair has finally been recognized as a citizen of the country where he was born.
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Iraqi refugee musician finds a sympathetic ear in Brussels
Hussein Rassim missed the beloved instrument he left behind, until a crowdfunding appeal raised enough for a replacement.
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Brazilian NGO helps refugees get back on career ladder
A UNHCR partner organization helps steer refugees through the complex process of certifying their professional qualifications.
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French scholarship scheme gives hope to Syrian refugees
Young Syrians receive chance to study in France thanks to a pioneering assistance programme launched by a regional government and two universities.
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Surgery restores hearing and hope to young Syrian brothers
After seeing viral video of Syrian refugees Mohamed and Issam, Kuwaiti Red Crescent funds life-changing operations to allow them to hear for the first time.
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Learning language key to integration, say young refugees
Language tuition is a cornerstone of the Czech government's policy to integrate refugees.
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Registration drive brings indigenous families out of the shadows
A joint registration campaign by Costa Rica and Panama is helping thousands of Ngäbe-Buglé at risk of statelessness to gain access to health care and education.
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Cash-strapped camp hospitals struggle to save lives in Tanzania
Hospital in Nyarugusu refugee camp provides a lifeline not only for thousands of refugees, but also for Tanzanians who live nearby.
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Refugees and asylum-seekers in Austria help to feed the poor
Meet the volunteers at a food bank that fights waste and distributes leftover food to the poor.