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Nicaraguan students forced to flee find safety, solidarity in Costa Rica
Students led anti-government protests and many have sought security abroad since a bloody crackdown began nearly two years ago.
Nine years of conflict weigh heavily on Syrian refugee girl
Her family's dire financial straits have led to 11-year-old Naamat taking on many of the household duties, but her resilient spirit has enabled her to excel at school.
Sudanese mother wins citizenship for her children after seven-year legal struggle
Her victory comes on the heels of recent positive court rulings and paves the way for her children to continue their education, find work and belong to their country.
Isabel Allende brings refugee story to life in new novel
The bestselling Chilean writer was once a refugee herself. Concern for the displaced is at the heart of her latest novel.
Sudanese provides safe haven to fellow refugees in Libya
Having arrived in Tripoli 17 years ago, Osman has provided shelter and support to more than 200 refugees as part of UNHCR scheme to assist the most vulnerable.
New shelter eases monsoon threat for young Rohingya family
After fleeing for their lives to the world's largest refugee settlement, young parents lived in fear of heavy rains and landslides before move to new home on stilts.
Refugee pushes through pain to make history in Tokyo Marathon
Despite battling cramp and fatigue, first ever refugee athlete to compete as an elite runner in the Tokyo Marathon crosses the finish line to win hearts and minds.
Syrian entrepreneur finds her niche in Berlin, catering to a hungry city
She came to Germany as a refugee. Now her firm is bringing Syrian food to high-tech clients like Facebook and Cisco.