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History-making Refugee Paralympic Team shows the power of sport to inspire
Competing in six sporting disciplines in Paris, the Refugee Paralympic Team won its first-ever medals, showing the world what refugees with disabilities can achieve.
How is the mpox outbreak impacting refugees and displaced people?
A recent surge in mpox cases in Africa has raised concerns about its potentially devastating impact on displaced people living in crowded camps. Find out how UNHCR is working with partners to contain the outbreak.
Sudanese mother suffers tragedy before perilous escape to Libya
After her family’s life in Darfur was ripped apart by conflict, Tahani Hamid took a dangerous route to Libya, where nearly 100,000 Sudanese refugees have sought safety from the war.
Journey of recovery for refugee Paralympic fencer
Wheelchair fencer Amelio Castro Grueso fought long and hard to reach the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as a member of the Refugee Paralympic Team.
Atangana adds to Refugee Paralympic Team medal tally with 400m bronze
Personal best time in men’s 400m T11 final means a podium finish for the vision-impaired sprinter and Refugee Paralympic Team flagbearer.
Zakia Khudadadi takes bronze and an historic first medal for Refugee Paralympic Team
A thrilling series of Para taekwondo bouts leads to a bronze medal in the K44-47kg category and the first-ever podium finish for a member of the Refugee Paralympic Team.
Refugee Paralympic Team takes centre stage at Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony
After overcoming huge adversity to reach the Paralympics, the team of refugee athletes now aims to compete, win and give hope to others.
Refugee athlete and guide united in their quest for Paralympic gold
Vision-impaired sprinter Guillaume Junior Atangana will carry the flag for the Refugee Paralympic Team with high hopes at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Harvesting honey in Afghanistan raises hopes for a sweeter future
A beekeeping project is creating livelihoods for Afghan women and men and helping the environment.
From the limbo of statelessness to belonging in Panama
After moving to Panama from Colombia at the age of 20, Hermelinda spent much of the next 50 years living in fear because she lacked a legal identity.
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