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House of Representatives stands in solidarity with the forcibly displaced, stateless and at risk of statelessness for World Humanitarian Day
22 Aug 2023UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on 14 to 17 August 2023 held its World Humanitarian Day photo exhibit and legislative forum at the House of Representatives together with its partner legislators and the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD). “Many have risked their lives in working to save […]
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2nd batch of Rohingya scholars arrive in Philippines for Complementary Pathways programme
22 Aug 2023Almost a year since the arrival of the first batch of Rohingya scholars, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, together with the Government of the Philippines on Tuesday, 22 August 2023, welcomed another batch of scholars who are set to pursue higher education under the Complementary Pathways (CPath) programme. “UNHCR commends […]
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UNHCR partners with House of Representatives, PLCPD for World Humanitarian Day activities
15 Aug 2023UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on Monday unveiled its World Humanitarian Day photo exhibit and upcoming legislative forum at the House of Representatives together with its partner legislators and the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD). “This partnership is made even more significant by the recent passage of […]
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UNHCR applauds Philippines House of Representatives’ approval of IDP Bill, seeks Senate support
5 Aug 2023UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, applauds the Philippines’ approval on the third and final reading of a bill in the House of Representatives that seeks to protect, uphold, and fulfil the rights of internally displaced people (IDP). The Philippines stands to become the first country in Southeast Asia to have […]
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More schools to open doors to Rohingya scholars under Philippines’ Complementary Pathways programme
4 Aug 2023Four more schools in the Philippines will be granting scholarships to select Rohingya youth as part of a landmark national programme providing a durable solution to Rohingya refugees in the region. San Beda University (SBU) in Manila, St. Louis University (SLU) in Baguio City, Tarlac State University (TSU), and the […]
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Statement of UNHCR Philippines on Presidential Proclamation No. 265 Declaring 20 June as National Refugee Day
22 Jun 2023Attributable to Maria Ermina Valdeavilla-Gallardo, UNHCR Philippines Head of National Office
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As humanitarian needs skyrocket in Sudan and the region, UN-backed event raises nearly US$1.5 billion
19 Jun 2023As the conflict in Sudan fuels a humanitarian catastrophe in the country and a refugee crisis beyond its borders, donors at a United Nations-backed event today announced nearly US$1.5 billion to fund life-saving relief efforts in Sudan and the region and called on parties in Sudan to immediately end the […]
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UNHCR and IOM call for decisive action following Mediterranean tragedy
16 Jun 2023UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) are calling for urgent and decisive action to prevent further deaths at sea following the latest tragedy in the Mediterranean, the worst in several years. While the number of people onboard the boat, which capsized on 14 June […]
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UNHCR calls for concerted action as forced displacement hits new record in 2022
14 Jun 2023Increase last year was driven by war in Ukraine and revised estimates for Afghan refugees; further fighting, especially in Sudan, has now pushed global total to 110 million.
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Atom Araullo marks fourth year as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador with launch of 1st Refugee Film Festival in the Philippines
30 May 2023UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, marked Atom Araullo’s fourth year as National Goodwill Ambassador and announced the Philippines’ first ever Refugee Film Festival with the theme ‘Hope Away From Home’. “We are grateful that Atom continues to lend his storytelling expertise to shine a light on the plight of refugees, […]