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UNHCR Report: Coronavirus a dire threat to refugee education – half of the world’s refugee children out of school.
In the report “Coming Together for Refugee Education,” UNHCR predicts that immediate and bold action is needed.
As Canada returns to the classroom, the coronavirus continues to force half the world’s refugee children out of school
A new report predicts that unless immediate and bold action is taken by the international community to beat back the catastrophic effects of COVID-19 on refugee education, the potential of millions of young refugees living in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities will be further threatened.
UNHCR condemns deadly attack on internally displaced people in north Cameroon
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, strongly condemns an attack which killed seven people and wounded 14 others in Cameroon.
Afghan girl who waited years for school refuses to let her enthusiasm wane
She was 11 before she saw the inside of a classroom, so Afghan refugee Parisa was not about to stop learning even under lockdown.
Syrian refugees help raise funds for victims of Beirut explosion
When Shadi saw videos on his phone of a devastating explosion in Beirut on August 4, he felt a wave of empathy.
Winter threatens Venezuelans unprepared for the cold
As chilly winter weather steals over South America, vulnerable Venezuelan refugees and migrants brace for added hardship.
Winter adds to fears of Syrians fleeing conflict in north-east
Residents of Bardarash camp in Iraq brace for harsh weather as US$222m needed to help millions of displaced Syrians and Iraqis survive winter.
Sahrawi refugees in COVID-19 lockdown hit by livestock epidemic
Sahrawi refugees in camps in Algeria lose animals to livestock epidemic, while coronavirus restrictions wipe out other means of income.
Refugee community networks help detect COVID-19 in Ecuador
Refugee community networks are helping detect COVID-19 cases in Ecuador, as part of a Epidemiological Surveillance System developed by UNHCR.
Heavy floods devastate displaced and host communities in Sudan
Heavy seasonal rains have caused flash floods and rivers to burst their banks, affecting thousands of people in Sudan.
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