News Releases
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UNHCR welcomes Ireland's decision to welcome 2,900 refugees over the next 4 years
17 Dec 2019
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World gathering on refugees opens in Geneva after 'decade of displacement'
Global Refugee Forum, 16–18 December in Geneva
16 Dec 2019
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Cate Blanchett and Ben Stiller among stars joining UNHCR's campaign for solidarity with refugees
As the first-ever Global Refugee Forum begins, UNHCR social media campaign calls for everyone to play a role in helping refugees
16 Dec 2019
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Private sector steps up for refugees as Global Refugee Forum opens in Geneva
16 Dec 2019
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UNHCR head appeals to South Sudan parties to ensure long-lasting peace
13 Dec 2019
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Malta joins global efforts to address statelessness
13 Dec 2019
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UNHCR urges intensified support for displaced Afghans and refugee hosting nations
13 Dec 2019
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UNHCR welcomes Oireachtas Committee report on Direct Provision and the International Protection process
12 Dec 2019
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Comment by Andrew Harper, UNHCR's newly appointed Special Advisor on Climate Action, who is attending this year's UN Climate Change Conference, known as COP 25, in Madrid
11 Dec 2019