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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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Hundreds of thousands in harm's way in northern Syria
The escalation of conflict in northern Syria has been causing more human suffering and adding new displacement to what is already the largest displacement crisis in the world.
UNHCR is providing life-saving protection and assistance to those most in need, especially women and children, but we can't do this alone.
$14
could provide winter jackets to keep two refugees warm
$16
could provide three mattresses to prevent a family from sleeping on the ground
$22
could provide essential kitchen set to enable a family to prepare food
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
Cash assistance gives refugees the power of choice
UNHCR is expanding cash-based assistance so that the millions of people that it serves can meet their needs in dignity and are protected.