The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and solve refugee problems worldwide. The Global Service Centre (GSC) provides administrative support and hosts...
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Polish and Chechen children mingle in cheerful village school
It is the first day of the school year and head teacher Barbara Protasiewicz is welcoming the children. She is not expecting flowers but, to her surprise, three Chechen girls hand her roses.
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Pakistani refugee overcomes injury and trauma on road to Europe
After suffering a horrific accident, 18-year-old Muhammad is on the road to recovery and has the chance of a fresh start in Croatia.
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Forced displacement above 68m in 2017, new global deal on refugees critical
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UNHCR urges Hungary to withdraw draft law impacting refugees
UNHCR is seriously concerned that these proposals, if passed, would deprive people who are forced to flee their homes of critical aid and services, and further inflame tense public discourse and rising xenophobic attitudes.
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Refugee children find voice in Romania’s inclusive choirs
A project to bring children together through song is extended to include refugees.
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Vulnerable refugees evacuated out of Libya land in Timisoara
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18 Oct 2018
Hungary: UNHCR dismayed over further border restrictions and draft law targeting NGOs working with asylum-seekers and refugees
News and Stories
16 Feb 2018
UNHCR Calls on Bulgaria To Ensure Access for Asylum-Seekers
News and Stories
2 Feb 2018
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