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UNHCR urges Pakistan to exempt Afghans with international protection needs from involuntary return
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has expressed concern over Pakistan’s intention to forcibly return Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards.
Nearly 2 million refugees at risk as Uganda emergency funds dwindle and services cut
Uganda is on the verge of hosting two million refugees as escalating crises in Sudan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) drive hundreds of people to cross the border daily in search of safety and lifesaving aid.
UNHCR Canada welcomes $1 million donation from The Slaight Family Foundation to protect women and girls in South Sudan
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply grateful to The Slaight Family Foundation for a generous $1 million donation to support women and girls displaced by conflict in South Sudan.