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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.