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Statement by Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to mark International Women's Day
Guatemalan network welcomes those fleeing gang violence
Deputy High Commissioner hails shelters that provide protection for the most vulnerable people on the move in Central America.
Uganda launches major refugee verification operation
With the support of UNHCR, government officials are using biometric data to verify more than 1 million refugees in the country.
'Tusk force' set up to protect refugees and elephants in Bangladesh
UNHCR and the International Union for Conservation of Nature are working together to mitigate incidents between elephants and humans in the world's largest refugee settlement.
Children face new perils in Ugandan refugee settlements
Dozens of unaccompanied or separated children fleeing the war in South Sudan have arrived in Uganda every day.
Bangladeshi farmers shelter Rohingya refugees
Witnessing the plight of refugees from Myanmar, smallholders have given them land to build temporary shelters and start over.
Ukraine conflict hits home for elderly couple
Sergei and his wife were forced to dismantle a shell that hit their home, amidst a conflict that has internally displaced over 1.5 million people.
Refugee family renews century-old ties on Crete
After fleeing the conflict in Syria with his family, Ahmed has rediscovered his roots on the Greek island of Crete.
Uprooted refugees plant trees to rebuild Uganda's forests
Refugees, Ugandans and their government are working together to save the environment.