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Abducted mum finally finds safety in Finland, but yearns to see children again
After years of abuse, Ugandan refugee finds safety in Finland, and now dreams of reuniting with her children who she thought she were dead.
Key takeaways from the Global Refugee Forum
A month after the Global Refugee Forum wrapped up, these are the pledges and commitments that will boost opportunities for refugees and their hosts.
UNHCR seeks international solidarity for refugees and hosts in Sudan
UNHCR is calling for increased support for Sudan with the launch of a new funding appeal that seeks US$477 million to help nearly one million refugees.
Long way home for displaced Sudanese as fears of insecurity persist
UNHCR calls for increased funding and global support for Sudan’s displaced, their hosts and those who want to return home
UNHCR is deeply saddened by the deaths of two Eritrean asylum-seekers in Tripoli, Libya
UNHCR is deeply saddened by the deaths of two Eritrean asylum-seekers, who are reported to have been shot inside their accommodation in Libya.
UNHCR welcomes new law in El Salvador to help people internally displaced by violence
UNHCR welcomes El Salvador’s passage of legislation to protect, aid and offer durable solutions to people internally displaced in the Central American nation due to violence from organized crime and criminal gangs.
UN Refugee Agency honoured with Olympic Cup for sporting contribution
The UN Refugee Agency was given the Olympic Cup by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for its work supporting refugees and their host communities through sport all over the world.
For one man, fifth exile from north-east Syria drains all hope
Mustafa has fled to Iraq five times since the start of the Syria crisis, but having lost his home in the latest violence he fears for their future.
UNHCR issues recommendations for EU to make 2020 year of change for refugee protection
UNHCR has launched a set of recommendations for the 2020 Croatian and German Presidencies of the Council of the European Union regarding refugee protection.
North Macedonia accedes to key statelessness treaty
North Macedonia’s accession to the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness is an important step in global efforts to end statelessness.