Laughter, antics help refugee kids rediscover childhood

Laughter, antics help refugee kids rediscover childhood

ERBIL, Iraq, Dec 30 (UNHCR)—A sense of excitement spread through the market area as dozens of children ran from their tents to find out where the music and laughter was coming from. It was a break from routine—the clowns were in town! The curious youngsters arrived to...
Over one million sea arrivals reach Europe in 2015

Over one million sea arrivals reach Europe in 2015

LESVOS, Greece, Dec 30 (UNHCR)—Over one million refugees and migrants have fled to Europe by sea this year, many on board dangerously inadequate vessels run by people smugglers, according to figures just released by the UN Refugee Agency. UNHCR’s latest figures...
UNHCR leads in LGBTI refugee, asylum seeker protection

UNHCR leads in LGBTI refugee, asylum seeker protection

GENEVA, Dec 24 (UNHCR)—The UN Refugee Agency is leading the way in delivering protection to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) persons in forced displacement with the rolling out of a new training programme for UNHCR staff and other protection...
Survival a struggle in Eastern Ukraine as winter looms

Survival a struggle in Eastern Ukraine as winter looms

ZAITSEVE, Ukraine, Dec 23 (UNHCR)—When artillery shattered the roof of her cottage in this eastern Ukraine village, single mother Nina sought a home that offered more protection from the fighting for herself and her five young children. “It’s probably...

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