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Our frequent updates from our staff in the field, about our work, and the people we help, play an important role in keeping staff, media, the public and our donors informed.
News comment by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on US decision to increase refugee resettlement admissions
I praise President Biden’s move to restore the US’ leadership on refugee resettlement. – Filippo Grandi, UNHCR Chief.
Friends face dangers alone after fleeing Cabo Delgado attacks
Separated from their families after armed groups attacked their town, three young boys struggle to find food and shelter, and fear for their future.
UNHCR warns of mounting refugee and migrant deaths in the Central Mediterranean
“I’m calling from the port of Trapani in Sicily. As I speak, over 450 persons are disembarking following rescue by the NGO vessel Sea Watch, among them around 180 are children…
Starting over is not easy but Burundian refugees are hopeful as they return home
Hope and expectation as Burundian refugees return home after years in exile in Rwanda. | UNHCR Canada
UNHCR applauds US decision to increase refugee resettlement
UNHCR strongly welcomes today’s decision by President Biden to admit up to 62,500 people to the US this year under the refugee resettlement program.
Across Latin America, displaced people receive the COVID-19 jab
Latin America is among the regions hardest hit by the coronavirus. But now, in countries such as Guyana, Ecuador and Peru, refugees in priority groups are among those getting the vaccine.
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