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Juba Peace Agreement a unique chance to solve displacement in Sudan and South Sudan
Joint statement by UNHCR, IGAD, the EU (European Union) and the governments of Sudan and South Sudan regarding the Juba Peace Agreement.
UNHCR encouraged by progress towards solutions for forcibly displaced people from Sudan and South Sudan.
UNHCR welcomes the commitment made by the governments of Sudan and South Sudan towards finding long-term solutions for refugees and IDPs.
UNHCR’s Gillian Triggs warns COVID-19 severely testing refugee protection
Standards of refugee protection have been severely tested as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, UNHCR international protection chief says,
UNHCR launches new portal with verified higher education opportunities for refugees
UNHCR has launched a first-of-its kind platform providing verified information on higher education programs available to refugees
Colombian child rights defender wins UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award
This year’s laureate of the Nansen Refugee Award is an educator who has spent more than 20 years rescuing sexually exploited and trafficked children.
UN agencies hail milestone as over 1000 asylum seekers relocated from Greece so far this year through EU initiative
The Government of Greece, together with UN agencies welcomed the relocation of 139 asylum seekers to Germany, bringing the total number to over 1,000.
UNHCR and some 100 NGOs urge world not to leave refugees behind in COVID-19 responses
UNHCR and hundreds of NGOs called on global leaders to ensure that refugees are included in social safety nets and support services for COVID-19.
UNHCR urges more support for refugee higher education to withstand impact of COVID-19 pandemic
UNHCR is urging governments and donors to help bridge critical gaps by ensuring the inclusion of refugee students in national education systems.
UNHCR welcomes Pope Francis’ support for internally displaced
UNHCR appreciates the message of Pope Francis highlighting the plight of people who have been displaced within their own country.
Stronger international cooperation to address forced displacement in Central America urged
A high-level event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday called for solidarity with people forced to flee Central America and for stronger international backing to address forced displacement in the region.
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