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French village sets an example of how to welcome refugees
Residents and volunteers in Pessat-Villeneuve, a French village in central France, have been helping 60 evacuees from Africa build new lives.
Nomzamo Mbatha becomes UNHCR’s newest Goodwill Ambassador
UNHCR, today announced the appointment of South African actress and human rights activist Nomzamo Mbatha as its newest Goodwill Ambassador.
Eritrean minors reunited with mother after eight-year odyssey
Eritrean refugees Kedija, 15, and Yonas, 12, survived kidnapping, detention, and a failed sea crossing before finally rejoining their mother in Switzerland.
Thousands of Nigerian refugees seek safety in Chad
A new upsurge of violence in northeastern Nigeria has forced thousands of people to seek safety in Chad’s Lake Chad region.
UNHCR appeals for urgent action as new Mediterranean mid-winter deaths reported
UNHCR is watching the situation on the Mediterranean and believes it has become urgent for States to take action to reassert effective rescue capacity.
Surging violence in Nigeria drives thousands across borders
An estimated 6,000 refugees have fled Nigeria’s Borno State since December, when clashes erupted between Nigerian government and non-state armed groups.
Thousands fleeing fighting in northeast Syria
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply concerned by reports of mounting civilian...
UNHCR welcomes Ethiopia law granting more rights to refugees
UNHCR welcomes Ethiopia’s historic new refugee law which focuses on ensuring refugees have the opportunity to be self-reliant.
13-year-old refugee boy from South Sudan sees power in new friendships
When John from South Sudan arrived he was scared and alone, now he realises the importance of friendships, and achieving peace through education.
Join global challenge to match refugees’ 2 billion-kilometre journey
UNHCR’s 2 Billion Kilometres to safety campaign calls on runners, walkers and cyclists to dedicate their kilometres in solidarity with refugees.
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