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StoriesNew school brings Afghan students in from the cold
A UN-funded school building gives 500 children in a village north of Kabul a better chance at finishing their education
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StoriesRefugees entering Iraq describe anguish at fleeing north-east Syria
As number of Syrian refugees crossing into Kurdistan Region of Iraq reaches some 10,000, one new arrival tells of crowded route to border and her fears of coming winter.
UNHCR launches sustainable energy strategy, strengthens climate action
Solidarity Conference Calls for Action as Venezuelans Depart in Droves
Jordan's accidental plumber trains team of Syrian refugee women
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Syria Emergency
As violence continues in Syria, innocent families are struggling to survive.
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Around UNHCR
The Global Refugee Forum
Every one counts. A world gathering on refugees in Geneva on 16-18 December aims to bolster the global response and foster inclusion.
Climate change and displacement
How conflict and climate change form a toxic combination that drives people from their homes.
A New Deal for Refugees
The Global Compact on Refugees aims to improve the international response to new and existing refugee situations.
UNHCR's 2 Billion Kilometres to Safety campaign invites the public to step in solidarity with refugees
