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To the refugee friend I shared so many adventures with
In this occasional series, we will feature letters from people to refugees who have shaped their lives. Oliwier, 15, and his family hosted Nazar, 16, and his mother for 5 months in their home in Poland after they fled the conflict in Ukraine. Nazar quickly became like...
How Thailand’s grassroots organizations are working to end statelessness
Community volunteers are helping stateless people in ethnic minority villages navigate the complex process of applying for nationality. By Apipar Norapoompipat in Chiang Mai, Thailand | 04 November 2022 | Français Tucked away in rolling green mountains some 60...
UNHCR’s Grandi urges action to resolve plight of stateless ‘living in the shadows’
Stronger efforts are needed to resolve the plight of those who lack a nationality, urged UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, today on the 8th anniversary of UNHCR’s global #IBelong Campaign to End Statelessness.
UNHCR calls on States to refrain from forced returns of Haitians
Amid a devastating humanitarian and security crisis in Haiti, UNHCR is today calling on States in the region and beyond to suspend the forced return of Haitians to their country.
UNHCR Deputy High Commissioner urges strong international support for Burundian refugees to return, rebuild their lives
During her first visit to Burundi, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees Kelly T. Clements urged for increased international support to areas and communities where Burundian refugees are opting to return home.
UNHCR welcomes Canada’s continued leadership on refugee resettlement
Rema Jamous Imseis, UNHCR Representative in Canada, issues a statement in response to the immigration levels announcement by the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.
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