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Tell the world you believe 1 refugee without hope is too many ― and win a prize by sharing with friends!

Nansen Refugee Award: Nominate inspiring candidates, individuals or organizations, for the 2012 Award.

South Sudan emergency: Tens of thousands of civilians have fled to South Sudan to escape fighting. Help now.

Every minute, eight people flee their homes to escape conflict or persecution. We believe even 1 is too many.

2010 Statistical Yearbook: Did you know that developing countries hosted 80 per cent of the world's refugees?

Global Appeal 2012-2013: Alerting donors, organizations and individuals to the plight of millions of refugees.

1 refugee without hope is too many: Millions of refugees face murder, rape and terror daily. We believe even 1 is too many.

Crisis in Horn of Africa: Tens of thousands of Somalis are fleeing conflict and drought into Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya.

Multimedia: Refugees from around the world tell their own stories.

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Human Story

Telling the Human Story

When Elizabeth Yon Anpei fled violence in South Sudan, she never imagined she would reunite with a friend from her carefree youth - or start a family with him.

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Making a Difference

Making a Difference

The UN refugee agency has closed its office in northern Uganda after more than 1.8 million displaced people returned home in five years.

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Setting the Agenda

Setting the Agenda

In October 2011, UNHCR co-organized a regional dialogue on gender equality, nationality and statelessness. Read a report on the meeting in Beirut.

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