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Shaped by Syria's war, 7-year-old finds new path in exile
Born at the outbreak of Syria's seven-year conflict, Mohammad lost his home and more to the war before a specialist school in Lebanon offered fresh hope.
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Volker Türk explains thinking behind plans for global refugee compact
UNHCR protection head details how a new deal for refugees will help both refugees and host communities
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Rohingya refugee women stitch new lives in Bangladesh
A sewing project helps women financially and gives them a new sense of pride.
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Learning together forges friendships between Rwandan and Burundian students
The Paysannat L School brings refugee and local children together in classrooms.
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School offers Syrian girls in Jordan the chance to flourish
Syrian refugee Izdihar's education was at risk until her father found work, allowing her to join other Syrian girls enrolled in school in Jordan.
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Displaced Colombian women fight sex abuse
The Life Weavers Women's Alliance helps displaced Colombian women and girls overcome rape and sex abuse, and seek justice through the courts.
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Football gives Burundian girls strength to deal with trauma
All-girl teams embrace 'great game' as a welcome release from cares of refugee camp life in Congo.
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Technology turns aspiring architect's dreams into virtual reality
Growing up in Aleppo, teenager Mohammed Kteish dreamed of becoming an architect.
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Polish city leads the way in solidarity with refugees
The city of Gdansk has offered a warm welcome to migrants and refugees.