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Ukraine. Visit by Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller

On World Refugee Day, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller calls for equal treatment of refugees - whoever, wherever, whenever

20 June 2022

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Cote D'Ivoire. Ivorian returnee starting a business in her hometown

High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi's message on World Refugee Day, 20 June 2022

19 June 2022

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Afghanistan. The visit of Kelly T. Clements, the UNHCR Deputy High Commissioner to Herat Province, Afghanistan.

UNHCR Deputy Chief concludes visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan, urges support to address humanitarian needs

17 June 2022

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UN humanitarian leaders call for the renewal of cross-border aid authorization to northwest Syria

16 June 2022

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Ethiopia. Dire needs for displaced Ethiopians in the Somali region as droughts continue

UNHCR: Global displacement hits another record, capping decade-long rising trend

16 June 2022

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Switzerland. UNHCR and FC Barcelona jersey ceremony

FC Barcelona and UNHCR kick off partnership with new football jersey in support of refugee children

14 June 2022

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Mexico. Asylum seekers walk to the United States

UNHCR welcomes Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection in the Americas

10 June 2022

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UNHCR and IOM welcome Ecuador's move to regularize Venezuelan refugees and migrants

10 June 2022

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Moldova. Crossings to and from Ukraine continue at Palanca border

UNHCR updates Ukraine refugee data, reflecting recent movements

9 June 2022

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To benefit refugees through sports, UNHCR signs partnership with Olympic Movement

1 June 2022

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UNHCR's Grandi urges redoubled support for Rohingya refugees, host communities in Bangladesh

25 May 2022

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Ukraine. University dorm in western Ukraine offers escape for fleeing families

UNHCR: Ukraine, other conflicts push forcibly displaced total over 100 million for first time

23 May 2022

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High Commissioner Filippo Grandi during an interview on the border between Moldova and Ukraine