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Stories'I want all Shona women to see that they can be anything they want'
Over 18,000 stateless people in Kenya struggle to access basic services as they lack official identity documents. Nosizi has made history as the first stateless Shona woman to make it to university.
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StoriesCash aid brings relief to Libyan families uprooted by clashes
After fighting in Tripoli twice drove Hanan and her children from their homes, they finally found refuge in an unfinished building before receiving financial help from UNHCR.
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Donate and support displaced families this winter
Winter Appeal
As temperatures drop, many displaced families are facing sub-zero temperatures far from home.
With your support, we can provide life-saving aid to families struggling to survive the bitter cold.
Donate today to help displaced families survive another brutal winter.
£50
could provide thermal blankets to a family of refugees.
£76
could provide a displaced family with a winter survival kit, including fuel, tarpaulin, sleeping mats and blankets.
£173
could help a refugee family pay for the essentials they need to stay warm this winter.
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COVID-19: How will my donation be affected by the lockdown?
Please read our FAQs if you have a question about your recent donation to UNHCR. Thank you for helping refugees in this challenging and difficult time.
Key takeaways from the Global Refugee Forum
Read about the pledges and commitments from the historic meeting that will boost opportunities for refugees and their hosts going forward.