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David Morrissey: 'This winter, spare a thought for refugees'
On a recent trip to Egypt with UNHCR David Morrissey meets a family preparing to rebuild their lives in the UK
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Syrian refugee finds safe harbour in Hamburg
Syrian who fled to Germany as a refugee is now pursuing a dream career at one of Europe's biggest ports.
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World must act and deliver for Afghan refugees, says UN chief
At the Refugee Summit in Islamabad, leaders celebrated the enduring generosity of Pakistan and Iran in hosting Afghans – and urged other nations to do more to sustain them.
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Afghan teen aspires to help her country heal
Forty years of conflict have trapped millions of Afghans in exile, but Nadia yearns to go home – when peace returns, and once she has the medical skills to care for her people.
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Refugees and communities bank on a brighter future in Pakistan
The need for greater solidarity with Afghan refugees and their hosts is to be discussed at two-day conference in Pakistan this month.
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Hope and anxiety as Congolese refugees return home from Angola
UNHCR is supporting thousands of displaced Congolese to return from exile as relative calm returns to their homeland.
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Families Belong Together: Schoolchildren hand in 75,000 strong petition
The Families Together coalition call on the Home Office to end the unfair rules keeping refugee families apart
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UN refugee chief decries 'unheard of violence' in Burkina Faso
During visit with internally displaced Burkinabés. Filippo Grandi calls for urgent support for the Sahel.
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Syrian mother overcomes tragedy to get fresh start in UK
After losing her husband, brother and – ultimately – her father to the conflict in Syria, Asmaa began a law degree in Jordan before getting a chance at a new life in the UK.