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UNHCR: CAR refugee returns are happening; more assistance needed to sustain trend
As the Central African Republic (CAR) continues moving toward recovery from a protracted crisis, there has been a modest but important return of refugees to the country, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is urging the international community to intensify its support to ensure the trend is sustained.
UNHCR: Lebanon-Syria humanitarian and displacement crisis continues to deepen
he past few weeks have been the deadliest and most devastating for Lebanon and its people in decades, with Israel dramatically intensifying its airstrikes and ground incursions, deepening the humanitarian catastrophe for civilians.
Mangrove conservation brings brighter future to fishing community in Colombia
A project led by fishermen and internally displaced people in northern Colombia, is bringing an endangered ecosystem and a conflict-affected community back to life.
Displaced families in DR Congo face daily struggle for survival
In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, a worsening humanitarian crisis is testing the resilience of displaced people.
UN agencies and Ethiopian government launch Durable Solutions Strategy for internal displacement
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) have joined forces to warn that internal displacement, driven by conflict and climate shocks, is reversing decades of poverty reduction in Ethiopia, and to say humanitarian aid is not enough.
Refugee activists at COP29 call for funding and support to withstand climate threats
Forcibly displaced people attending the global climate summit in Azerbaijan have been calling on decision makers to address gaps in climate finance.
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