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StoriesCuban refugees work hard to start over in Montenegro
After fleeing political persecution in Cuba, Raul and his family are determined to build a new life and learn a new language in Montenegro.
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Stories'I have always felt I should be a humanitarian worker'
UNHCR has nearly 11,000 staff, of whom 87 per cent are based in the field. Meet Adem Shaqiri, a field officer who works in Yemen.
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StoriesSouth Sudanese refugees in Uganda now exceed 1 million
One million South Sudanese refugees have sought safety in Uganda since last July. Over 85 per cent are women and children.
Protection of civilians in spotlight as fighting intensifies around Iraq's Telafar
UN Refugee Chief honours "commitment and spirit" of aid workers
Saving tiny lives in Lebanon, regardless of nationality
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Khaled Hosseini marks one millionth South Sudanese refugee in Uganda
Khaled Hosseini pays tribute to Uganda's "compassionate" refugee policy, as one millionth South Sudanese refugee crosses the border.
From refugee Olympian to UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Since competing in the pool at Rio 2016, Yusra Mardini has become a powerful voice for refugees in her new role with UNHCR.
'Welcome to Uganda'
The Kite Runner author and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Khaled Hosseini talks to refugees fleeing war-torn South Sudan.
Forced displacement worldwide at its highest in decades
UNHCR's annual Global Trends report says an unprecedented 65.6 million people were uprooted from their homes by conflict and persecution at the end of 2016.
Refugee participation seen as key to comprehensive response
Annual talks between UNHCR and NGOs conclude with call to allow refugees to become self-reliant.