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Devastation in South Sudan following fourth year of historic floods
UNHCR issues urgent appeal to stop forced returns of Myanmar nationals
UNHCR concerned over cholera outbreak at Minawao, calls for urgent support
UNHCR celebrates DAFI's 30 years of refugee scholarship support, calling for more investment in education
Refugees need better mental health support amid rising displacement
Three quarters of refugees and migrants from Venezuela struggle to access basic services in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Displaced women in South Sudan work to hold back floodwaters
Armed only with buckets and determination, hundreds of displaced women worked to clear the road which is a lifeline between their camp and the city of Bentiu.
Refugee and South African children unite to celebrate Heritage Month
UNHCR uses South Africa Heritage Month to dispel intolerance towards refugees amongst the youth in disadvantaged communities by promoting social cohesion through sports and cultural exchange.
Weary of men's wars, South Sudan's women risk all for peace
Their sons and brothers got caught up in the bush wars roiling the world's youngest country, so the women decided to bring them home.
To the refugee father I only met once, but whose story changed my life
In this occasional series, we will feature letters from people to refugees who have shaped their lives.
Thirty years of hope and higher education for refugees in West Africa
For the last three decades, DAFI scholarships have given refugees the chance to earn a university degree, providing the gifts of education, hope and a brighter future.
Insecurity and COVID-19 fuel refugee mental health concerns in Libya
The pandemic and recent security crackdowns have taken a high toll on the mental health of refugees and asylum-seekers, but UNHCR programmes are helping to make a difference.
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In Jordan and Lebanon, refugee volunteers boost vaccine uptake
As World Immunization Week aims to boost trust in vaccines, refugee volunteers work to combat misinformation and encourage older refugees to get vaccinated.
Data reveals impacts of climate emergency on displacement
A new data visualization shows how the climate emergency is converging with other threats to drive new displacement and increase the vulnerability of those already forced to flee.
Refugee athletes' epic journey toward Tokyo Games dramatized in new video
The Journey' depicts a refugee's path from conflict to international competition, revealing the power of sport to change the lives of forcibly displaced people everywhere.