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StoriesSouth Sudanese voice pleas for peace
Eight years after independence, conflict in South Sudan continues. With over 5 million people displaced, calls for peace to prevail have become increasingly urgent.
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StoriesHalf of Venezuelans on the move face high risks in their journey to safety
A UNHCR survey finds that half of Venezuelans who have fled are particularly vulnerable due to their age, health issues, or the choices they had to make to survive.
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NewsSaving lives at the world's largest refugee camp
UNHCR and its partners provide round-the-clock emergency health care for Rohingya refugees in south-eastern Bangladesh.
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Cyclone Idai Emergency Appeal
A devastating cyclone has hit Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.
Please donate today to meet the most urgent needs of refugee families affected by yet another disaster.
Just under $10
can provide a family affected by the cyclone with essential core relief items
Around $30
can provide a family with solar lamp to use in the dark.
Around $129
can deliver a tarpaulin or plastic sheet for providing an immediate make-shift shelter protecting a family from the weather.
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