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NewsReturning Congolese find homes in ruins, livelihoods destroyed
Visiting UNHCR team reports enormous humanitarian challenges in DR Congo's Ituri province.
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StoriesCreative arts centre in Belarus builds bridges for refugees
Refugee and local children mingle at a UNHCR-funded project where they can take part in activities from kickboxing to ballet.
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StoriesMalian refugee refuses forced marriage in favour of school
Fatimata, 12, had a narrow escape after resisting an arranged marriage, but her case reflects a wider problem among Malian refugees in Mauritania.
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UNHCR welcomes end to latest Mediterranean standoff
UNHCR urges Australia to end separation of refugee families
As Mediterranean Sea arrivals decline and death rates rise, UNHCR calls for strengthening of search and rescue
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More suffering for the people of Syria
The recent escalation of conflict around Eastern Ghouta, Idlib and Afrin isonce again forcing Syrian families to flee their homes. They cannot access basic services, are struggling to get food, housing, healthcare and other basicessentials for their families.
UNHCR is on the ground doing all we can to reach and protect them but we can't do this alone.
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Around UNHCR
Our fight against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment
Tackling sexual exploitation and abuse against those we serve, together with sexual harassment in the workplace, is a top priority for UNHCR.
Formal talks on global refugee compact conclude with strong and broad agreement
Ben Stiller appointed Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
Meeting refugees in Guatemala this week, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller calls for action and solidarity with refugees around the world.
Q&A: Head of Kenya's Makonde people recounts long walk from statelessness
Thomas Nguli, now 62, tells how a life without citizenship stole his dreams.
