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UNHCR welcomes new Ukrainian statelessness law set to end legal limbo for thousands
Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on U.S. asylum changes
UNHCR and WFP warn refugees in Africa face hunger and malnutrition as COVID-19 worsens food shortages
UNHCR calls on South Sudan leaders to reinvigorate peace efforts on 9th anniversary of independence
UN agencies welcome latest relocations of unaccompanied children from Greece, call for further action and solidarity
Over 3,000 Congolese refugees arrive in Uganda in three days
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'With this law, I will finally get a sense of how it is to exist'
A new statelessness determination procedure in Ukraine gives people without identity documents the right to work, study and access health care.
UNHCR helps re-open health centre during lockdown in Libya
With new equipment and training, the facility provides free healthcare and protection services to a population of 30,000 – including Libyans, refugees and migrants.
As South Sudan turns nine, its people remain committed to peace
Despite fears of an uncertain future, citizens of the world's youngest nation cling to the hope of a peaceful South Sudan.
Refugees deliver mental health services to locked down camps in Iraq
Trained community workers – many of them refugees themselves – are providing vital mental health support during the COVID-19 outbreak in northern Iraq.
Netflix releases Stateless, a new drama series produced by Cate Blanchett
Stateless, a powerful new show co-created and produced by the actor, director and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, explores what it means to lose your home, country and identity.
Living amid ruins, Afghans get help to build shelters
Afghanistan's shortage of decent and affordable housing is one of the biggest challenges facing millions of displaced and returning refugees. A new project is offering some a solution.
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As coronavirus spreads, refugee doctors want to join the fight
Trained medics working as cashiers and wait staff want their qualifications recognized so they can save lives in the pandemic.
Venezuelan counsellors offer fellow refugees 'psychological first aid'
In Peru, Venezuelan mental health professionals are reaching out to the diaspora with remote sessions to help them cope in the coronavirus pandemic.
'Can everybody see me?' – Goodwill Ambassadors hold virtual meeting for refugees
Video chat shows companies how to back UNHCR's campaign to support refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic.