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Nigerian refugees struggle in aftermath of Boko Haram attacks
UNHCR calls for urgent support for more than 35,000 people who fled a surge in militant attacks, and now face acute needs in Cameroon's remote desert north.
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UNHCR Chief calls for more international support for Tanzania
Concluding a four-day visit to the East African nation, Filippo Grandi urges greater investment for north-west regions hosting 330,000 refugees.
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Angelina Jolie urges end to injustices that have driven nearly one million Rohingya into exile in Bangladesh
Visiting the world's largest refugee settlement, UNHCR's Special Envoy heard testimonies from Rohingya refugees and called for expanded access to education for Rohingya children.
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Once his only option, running is now Somali refugee's passion
Inspired by Olympic champion Mo Farah, Guled joined a running club in his adopted Cairo and began chasing his dreams.
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Resettlement a final hope for quadriplegic Syrian siblings
Seeking solutions for the most vulnerable, resettlement would offer refugees Wafika and Taha level of care not available to them in Egypt while freeing up resources for others in need
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Nomzamo Mbatha becomes UNHCR's newest Goodwill Ambassador
South African actress joins a global team of Goodwill Ambassadors whose influence, commitment and compassion help amplify refugee voices around the world.
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French village sets an example of how to welcome refugees
For four months, residents and volunteers in Pessat-Villeneuve in central France have been helping 60 evacuees from Africa build new lives.
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Syrian farmers get back to the land in Ireland
A social farming initiative gives Syrian refugee farmers the chance to work and exchange skills.
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Eritrean minors reunited with mother after eight-year odyssey
Kedija, 15, and Yonas, 12, survived kidnapping, detention, and a failed sea crossing before finally rejoining their mother in Switzerland.