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![Standing with refugees to celebrate the World Refugee Day](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20180622231204im_/http://www.unhcr.org/rw/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/06/DSC_4223bis2_low-894x504.jpg)
Standing with refugees to celebrate the World Refugee Day
A time for solidarity with refugees and their host communities.
![UNHCR chief calls for increased support for Congolese refugees](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20180622231204im_/http://www.unhcr.org/rw/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/04/DSC_3070-894x504.jpg)
UNHCR chief calls for increased support for Congolese refugees
In a week-long trip to Africa’s Great Lakes region, Filippo Grandi calls for renewed efforts to find solutions for refugees.
![Burundian group decides to voluntarily return home](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20180622231204im_/http://www.unhcr.org/rw/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/04/mos_3504_27285869968_o-894x504.jpg)
Burundian group decides to voluntarily return home
The UNHCR Representation in Rwanda expresses its appreciations to the Government of Rwanda for fulfilling the wishes of the Burundian displaced persons to return in safety and dignity.
![Inclusion of Refugees in the Global Cosmetics Value Chain](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20180622231204im_/http://www.unhcr.org/rw/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/03/Asili_Refugees-at-Mahama-2017-12_12-894x504.jpeg)
Inclusion of Refugees in the Global Cosmetics Value Chain
“We want other companies to see the benefits that come from working with refugees” – Theo Hakizimana, Asili Natural Oils Managing Director
![UNHCR calls for calm and restraint after Rwanda refugee camp protests](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20180622231204im_/http://www.unhcr.org/rw/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/02/DSC_7653-894x504.jpg)
UNHCR calls for calm and restraint after Rwanda refugee camp protests
UNHCR is advocating with donors to address the gaps in humanitarian funding and urgent needs of refugees.
![UNHCR and partners requesting US$74.3 million for Burundian refugees in Rwanda](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20180622231204im_/http://www.unhcr.org/rw/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/02/DSC1049_COPY-894x504.jpg)
UNHCR and partners requesting US$74.3 million for Burundian refugees in Rwanda
UNHCR estimates a total of 102,000 Burundian refugees in Rwanda at the end of 2018, while the current figure is at nearly 90,000.
![UNHCR appeals for US$391 million for ‘forgotten’ Burundi refugees](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20180622231204im_/http://www.unhcr.org/rw/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/02/rsz_rf2117235_tk1_3241-1-894x504.jpg)
UNHCR appeals for US$391 million for ‘forgotten’ Burundi refugees
Low levels of funding mean support efforts in neighbouring countries fall short of acceptable standards.