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StoriesLebanese teacher helps Syrian refugee thrive at school
Star pupil Abed, 12, discovers a gift for mathematics thanks to Lebanese professor and scheme to promote quality teaching in underprivileged schools.
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Portraits of Congolese refugee women
Photos and interviews by Giles Duley in Lóvua, Angola.
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StoriesVienna museum visit is part of refugees' self-help plan to settle in
Refugees have formed their own organization to help them integrate fully into Austrian society.
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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.
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$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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Cash assistance gives refugees the power of choice
UNHCR is expanding cash-based assistance so that the millions of people that it serves can meet their needs in dignity and are protected.
New support for refugees also helps hosts -- World Bank official
The World Bank has stepped up its involvement in the response to refugee movements.
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.