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UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi’s message on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). It is an important occasion on which to recognize people forced to flee a specific kind of persecution and discrimination – people on the run because of their sexual orientation,...
Dressing to impress gives lift to refugees in South Sudan
Amid ration cuts, more than one million items of clothing donated by retailers Gap Inc. and Hanes bring a welcome boost to refugees and hosts in South Sudan
Refugee Parliament gives a voice to people forced to flee
Refugees living in Switzerland have organized a platform to advocate for their rights
