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'You can't always save a life, but you can give comfort'
UNHCR has more than 11,500 staff, most of whom are based in the field. Meet medical doctor Taimur Hasan, who works in public health in Bangladesh.
'Right now, despite the danger, South Sudan is where I belong'
Most of UNHCR's staff are based in the field. Meet Eujin Byun, a communications officer in South Sudan, one of the world's least safe countries for humanitarians.
Lebanon eases birth registration rules for Syrian refugees
New rules remove need for costly court process for unregistered births, easing access to education, health and other services for more than 50,000 children.
UNHCR chief praises 'life and death' decisions taken by aid workers
Ahead of World Humanitarian Day, Filippo Grandi honours humanitarians who lost their lives helping those in need as displacement figures hit record high.
Fleeing violence, Nicaraguans seek safety in Costa Rica
Escaping killings, rights violations and political tensions at home, thousands are claiming asylum across the Central American nation's southern border.
Award-winning technologist inspires girls to learn coding
Mariéme Jamme, who received no education until she was 16, is now a technology entrepreneur with a mission to train young women.
New support for refugees also helps hosts -- World Bank official
The World Bank has stepped up its involvement in the response to refugee movements.
Hunger, despair drive indigenous groups to leave Venezuela
With medicine and food scarce at home, indigenous Warao and Wayúu peoples are abandoning their lands to seek refuge in Brazil and Colombia.
Colombian LGBTI couple flees threats to find welcome in Switzerland
Forced to flee their home at a moment's notice, Daniela and Sofia are now free to love.