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StoriesMore than 30,000 refugees flee violence in northwestern Nigeria in last two months alone
Growing insecurity forces thousands, mainly women and children, to seek safety in neighbouring Niger.
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StoriesCate Blanchett receives award for humanitarian work with UNHCR
Actress and director Cate Blanchett wins Variety award and honours Alessandra Morelli, representative in Niger for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
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StoriesSyrian family awaits end of lockdown to start new life in Norway
Airport closure put Wafaa and her family's resettlement on hold, but she hopes that once crisis eases they can leave Lebanon and her teenage son can stop work.
UNHCR appeals for resettlement places as record forced displacement and protection needs outstrip solutions
Irish Sports Stars stand #WithRefugees on World Refugee Day
1 per cent of humanity displaced: UNHCR Global Trends report
Yemen emergency
Yemen is experiencing the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
Millions are struggling to survive and now face the threat of coronavirus.
You can help families to meet their most urgent needs, including food, rent and medicine, while in displacement.
$500
could help a displaced family of seven to secure a roof over their heads for six months
$220
220 could provide core relief items including mattresses, blankets, a solar lamp, sleeping mats, and a kitchen set
$60
could provide safe water to five families to keep them healthy for a whole week
(image © UNHCR/AmmarBamatraf )
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Information on Covid-19 for Refugees and Asylum-Seekers in Ireland
2019 UNHCR Ireland Factsheet
2020 Refugee Book Campaign Reading List
2020 Book Reading Campaign
