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At a Christmas concert in Panama, refugees are the guests of honour
Having fled Venezuela, Panama Philharmonic Orchestra director Víctor Mata brings holiday cheer to refugees and asylum seekers at a Christmas concert.
“We feel more like family together”: B.C. residents help newly resettled Congolese refugees celebrate first Christmas in Canada
British Columbia family takes newly resettled Congolese refugees to cut down the Christmas tree for their first holiday in Canada.
Historic forum yields pledges of jobs, education for refugees
First-ever Global Refugee Forum wraps up in Geneva with over 770 pledges to boost opportunities for refugees and their hosts.
Global Refugee Forum pledges collective action for better refugee inclusion, education, jobs
A high-level meeting in Geneva has secured wide-ranging and substantial commitments of support for refugees and the communities they live in, notably with important pledges of new long-term support for inclusion.
Live blog: Global Refugee Forum — Day 3
Final day of the Global Refugee Forum aiming to boost the global response and foster inclusion will be held today, 18 December 2019.
International community must do ‘far more to shoulder responsibility’ for refugees, says UN chief
‘Bold and concrete pledges needed’ to ensure more equitable support for refugees, UN Secretary-General tells first-ever Global Refugee Forum.
Live blog: Global Refugee Forum — Day 2
The second day of the Global Refugee Forum kicks off in Geneva, aiming to bolster the global response and foster inclusion.
Private sector pledges US$220 million in refugee assistance
Ikea, The Lego Foundation and Vodafone lead 30 private sector organizations at the Global Refugee Forum promising education and more to refugees.
Private sector steps up for refugees as Global Refugee Forum opens in Geneva
The expanding and crucial role of the private sector in mobilizing resources to support refugees was demonstrated today at the Global Refugee Forum.
Cate Blanchett and Ben Stiller among stars joining UNHCR’s campaign for solidarity with refugees
As the first-ever Global Refugee Forum begins, UNHCR social media campaign calls for everyone to play a role in helping refugees with the help of celebrity supporters including Ben Stiller.
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