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Peace needed more than ever after five years of conflict in Yemen deepens suffering
UNHCR concerned at mounting civilian casualties and displacement in western Myanmar
UNHCR's airlift with vital medical aid lands in Iran
Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah makes the largest individual contribution ever in support of UNHCR
UNHCR airlifts emergency aid for Sudanese refugees in Chad
Statement by Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, on the COVID-19 crisis
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Live blog: Refugees in the COVID-19 crisis
These are some of the ways that UNHCR staff, people forced to flee and supporters around the globe are taking action to stay smart, stay safe and stay kind.
Q&A: Access to health services is key to halting COVID-19 and saving refugee lives
UNHCR's leading public health expert says prevention and inclusion must be at the heart of the response for displaced people, especially in areas with weak health services.
Yemen sees fresh displacement after five years of conflict
After fleeing latest fighting in country's north, Yemenis describe harrowing route to safety and dire conditions on arrival as humanitarian aid struggles to meet needs.
Syrian refugees aid vulnerable Swiss amid COVID-19 outbreak
As the elderly and unwell self-isolate, a network of Syrians provides a vital bridge to the outside world for Swiss in greatest need.
Mosul metalworker helps Old City neighbours after displacement
Coming back to this historic district after two long years, Saad found help to repair his house. Now he is putting his skills to work so others can return home.
UNHCR seeks US$255 million to respond to COVID-19 outbreak
Funding is part of wider UN appeal for US$2 billion to safeguard 'millions of people who are least able to protect themselves' from the new coronavirus.
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