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Sudanese refugee women defy odds to rebuild their lives in Chad
Sudanese women in Chad are creating opportunities for themselves and supporting each other to recover from loss and trauma.
Unbroken by a decade of war, Yemen’s Taiz seeks help to rebuild
Returning to her city nearly seven years after fleeing conflict, UNHCR staff member Sawsan shows donors the impact of their support and how – with help – residents are taking responsibility for their own futures.
UNHCR warns crisis reaching breaking point as Sudanese refugee numbers triple in Chad
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is raising the alarm over the deepening humanitarian emergency in eastern Chad, where the number of Sudanese refugees has more than tripled in just over two years of deadly conflict.


