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Sudanese student pursues her dreams in Cairo

Nousa is determined to finish school and go to university to help make a difference when, one day, she returns home.

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Women on the Move Awards 2018

Join us in a celebration of inspirational refugee women for International Women's Day at the WOW – Women of the World festival, on 9 March at 6.30pm.

Thousands flee violence in south-eastern DR Congo

UNHCR warns of a looming disaster in Tanganyika province as ethnic clashes trigger displacement and human rights abuses.

Grandi urges more aid for Turkey's refugee hosting effort

In a meeting with the Turkish president, the UN refugee chief hails the country's role as host to the world's biggest refugee population.

Restoration of rights key to Myanmar refugee return, UNHCR's Grandi says

UN refugee chief tells UN Security Council causes of the crisis originate in Myanmar and solutions for the voluntary return of thousands of refugees must be found there.

Desperate Syrians pay ultimate price in bid to reach Lebanon

Forced to attempt mountain smuggling route to reach safety, 16 Syrian men, women and children freeze to death after being caught in a heavy storm.

UNHCR's Grandi hails Jordan's job scheme for Syrian refugees

UN refugee chief urges increased donor focus on employment initiatives, saying Jordan scheme offers new blueprint for supporting refugees.

Women report sexual abuse fears at Greek reception centres

UNHCR particularly worried about the situation at overcrowded centres on the Aegean islands of Lesvos and Samos.