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NewsSouth Sudanese surgeon wins 2018 Nansen Refugee Award
Dr. Evan Atar Adaha is honoured for his outstanding commitment and self-sacrifice in providing medical services to more than 200,000 people.
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StoriesFor refugees and locals in Uganda, the internet is changing lives
Private investment has brought connectivity to north-western Uganda, as well as new opportunities for refugees and locals.
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NewsWorld leaders voice strong support for new refugee deal at UN General Assembly
Countries hosting large numbers of refugees join UNHCR and World Bank in support of ambitious model to respond to displacement crises.
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More suffering for the people of Syria
The recent escalation of conflict around Eastern Ghouta, Idlib and Afrin is once again forcing Syrian families to flee their homes. They cannot access basic services, are struggling to get food, housing, healthcare and other basic essentials for their families.
UNHCR is on the ground doing all we can to reach and protect them but we can't do this alone.
$10
could provide mattresses to prevent a family from sleeping on the ground
$20
could provide fleece blankets to keep 2 refugees warm at night
$30
could provide essential kitchen set to enable 2 families to prepare food
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