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StoriesFarmhouse welcomes refugees to the British countryside
In a picturesque English village, one couple have transformed their home into a haven for people who have fled violence and persecution.
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NewsUNHCR helps displaced Iraqis acquire vital documentation
Mobile court issues key ID papers and certificates to displaced Mosul residents who need them to access essential services.
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NewsAs refugee journeys get perilous, UNHCR seeks safer options
The UN Refugee Agency is appealing for US$421 million in funding to provide alternatives to a growing number of refugees making dangerous journeys to Europe.
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