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As security worsens in DR Congo, UNHCR and partners seek US$605 million to assist Congolese refugees across Africa
Statement by UNHCR on the arbitrary deprivation of nationality by Nicaragua
Tens of thousands arrive in Ethiopia, fleeing recent clashes in Somalia
UN and partners appeal for US$5.6 billion to help millions affected by Ukraine war
UNHCR welcomes decision to give refugees pathway to permanent protection
UN agencies welcome renewed commitments from Bali Process States at Adelaide Ministerial meeting
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Venezuelan medical professionals step in to fill healthcare gaps in Peru
Among the 1.5 million Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Peru are doctors and nurses who want nothing more than the chance to serve.
Vital aid reaches Syrian quake survivors who – again – have lost everything
UNHCR delivers assistance to families left homeless by the disaster, while reopening of aid route to northwest Syria offers hope to those already displaced during country's 12-year crisis.
Northern Ethiopia peace deal restores hope for displaced
A November peace agreement means people displaced by the conflict in Ethiopia's northern regions can once again think about home and the future.
UNHCR responds to deadly earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
Teams from the UN Refugee Agency are on the ground to provide life-saving assistance to families affected by the disaster.
Coffee connects Ethiopian refugees to home
Freweyni Tadese is keeping Ethiopia's coffee traditions alive and earning a living through her coffee shop in Sudan's Tunaydbah refugee camp.
Families struggle for survival during Afghanistan's coldest winter in a decade
For families living on the brink, cash and other support from UNHCR are a lifeline this winter.
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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.