Southern winter spells trouble for Venezuelan refugees and migrants
In the southern half of South America, plummeting temperatures bring additional hardships for those living on the streets, adding to the misery brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. By Stephanie Rabi Misle in Santiago, Chile The cold is already like nothing Wendy*...
Brazil’s policies boost inclusion of Venezuelans, but challenges remain
Joint UNHCR/World Bank Press Release Brasilia – A new study by the World Bank and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, launched today, highlights the challenges faced by Venezuelans forced to leave their country, as they attempt to build new lives in Brazil. An estimated...
Relocations in Brazil offer dignity and hope to thousands of Venezuelans
Joint UNHCR/IOM Press Release Geneva – More than 50,000 Venezuelans have been relocated from Brazil’s isolated northern state of Roraima to 675 Brazilian cities, thanks to a model national initiative. Since the relocation strategy was launched three years ago, it has...