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Students can play a vital role in advocating for refugees - UNHCR chief
Speaking in Berlin, a city that has flourished while tearing down walls, Filippo Grandi puts the power of students and education centre stage ahead of World Refugee Day.
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Syrian refugee finds success and a business partner in Amman
With a long history of hosting refugees, Jordan's capital provided the opportunity Ehab needed to meet his local collaborator Amani and launch their tech start-up.
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Nervous? Refugee sings at music workshop with cellist Yo-Yo Ma
Workshop just latest step for Basma Jabr as she builds new career.
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The friendship of a lifetime
From Panama City to Beirut, refugees and their hosts are striking up enduring friendships. Watch their stories here.
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Support for Venezuelans 'needed more than ever,' says Deputy High Commissioner
Kelly Clements visits Ecuador and Colombia to assess urgent needs amid a deeply underfunded regional response.
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Older Colombians and Venezuelans take care of each other under the same roof
Grandpa's House hosts Colombian seniors who were left alone. Now it has increased its capacity to also shelter Venezuelans on the move.
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Becoming the best of friends in Beirut
Shadi is Syrian and Elie is Lebanese. They met on a Beirut movie set and are now best friends.
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Angelina Jolie calls for leadership and humanity as millions flee Venezuela
On a two-day visit to Colombia, the UNHCR Special Envoy met with refugees, returnees and government officials to assess the human impact of a mounting exodus.
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Rohingya refugees fret for their children's futures
UNHCR is promoting more learning opportunities and higher teaching standards for thousands of young Rohingya refugees.