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As medical costs rise, Syrian refugees put health at risk
Steep rise in health costs for refugees in Jordan has led Syrians such as 24-year-old Walaa to skip essential check-ups, putting their lives in danger.
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TEDx event shines light on refugee women and empowerment
Among 11 speakers at TEDxPlaceDesNationsWomen, a Syrian refugee and a statelessness activist highlight the need for opportunities.
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'Gender-based violence never got enough attention'
UNHCR has more than 11,500 staff, most based in the field. Meet ethics officer Keiko Odashiro, who protects refugees from sexual exploitation and abuse.
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Congolese tailor with disability stitches new life in Kenya
Conflict and a spinal condition have not stopped one Congolese refugee from establishing a successful tailoring business in Kenya's Kakuma camp.
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With resolve and a cell phone, blind refugee resumes school
Determined to get an education, Syrian teenager Alaa made the most of a gift from a relative to overcome communication barriers and thrive at school in Lebanon.
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A chance to live: The quest of Venezuelan refugees and migrants with HIV/AIDS
Over 7,700 Venezuelans in need of HIV/AIDS treatment have left their country and face additional challenges in their journey to safety and medical care.
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Helping refugees to thrive in Costa Rica
Bakers, spa product creators and car wash entrepreneurs get a chance to start over in the Central American nation.
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Afghan women can become agents of change
Rula Ghani, the First Lady of Afghanistan, says Afghan women are resilient and should be in leadership positions in her country.
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Finding solutions to Afghan displacement key to the future, Grandi says
UN refugee chief tells high-level panel at the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan the search for solutions to displacement 'must be intensified.'