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UNHCR’s airlift with vital medical aid lands in Iran
UNHCR airlifted some 4.4 tonnes of much-needed medical aid items, including supplies to support the COVID-19 response in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
UNHCR’s airlift with vital medical aid lands in Iran
UNHCR airlifted some 4.4 tonnes of much-needed medical aid items, including supplies to support the COVID-19 response in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah makes the largest individual contribution ever in support of UNHCR
UNHCR and the Sheikh Thani announced today in Doha Sheikh Thani’s largest contribution so far to UNHCR.
Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah makes the largest individual contribution ever in support of UNHCR
UNHCR and the Sheikh Thani announced today in Doha Sheikh Thani’s largest contribution so far to UNHCR.
Statement by Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, on the COVID-19 crisis
With the world mobilizing to combat the spread of COVID-19, many countries are rightly adopting exceptional measures such as limiting air travel.
Statement by Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, on the COVID-19 crisis
With the world mobilizing to combat the spread of COVID-19, many countries are rightly adopting exceptional measures such as limiting air travel.
IOM, UNHCR announce temporary suspension of resettlement travel for refugees
UNHCR and IOM, the International Organization for Migration, are concerned that international travel could increase the exposure of refugees to the virus.
IOM, UNHCR announce temporary suspension of resettlement travel for refugees
UNHCR and IOM, the International Organization for Migration, are concerned that international travel could increase the exposure of refugees to the virus.
Uzbekistan to end statelessness for 50,000 people
An estimated 50,000 stateless people in Uzbekistan are set to acquire citizenship following the passing of a new law in the country.
Uzbekistan to end statelessness for 50,000 people
An estimated 50,000 stateless people in Uzbekistan are set to acquire citizenship following the passing of a new law in the country.
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