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Solutions for Colombia's displaced key to peace, UNHCR chief
2 Jul 2016 UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said finding solutions for seven million Colombians uprooted by 50 years of war is key to reconciliation and integration efforts. -
Colombia ceasefire throws displaced lives into focus
28 Jun 2016 A ceasefire between Colombia and FARC rebels provides a moment to reflect on the hopes and dreams of nearly seven million people displaced by five decades of war. -
UNHCR-NGO consultations open in Geneva, focused on youth
15 Jun 2016 Annual talks with representatives of 300 nongovernmental organizations from 90 countries run from June 15-17, drawing on challenges faced by young people. -
These 10 refugees will compete at the 2016 Olympics in Rio
3 Jun 2016 For the first time, a team of refugee athletes will compete under the Olympic flag. -
One month after the earthquake, humanitarian needs persist in Ecuador
20 May 2016 Aftershocks are disrupting efforts to rebuild following last month's deadly earthquake, as tens of thousands remain displaced. -
Armed clashes drive growing displacement in western Colombia
13 May 2016 Since March, more than 6,000 people have fled their homes to escape clashes between illegal groups fighting for territorial control in western Chocó department. -
Refugee baker joins Ecuador earthquake relief effort
13 May 2016 Refugees are among volunteers helping out in a relief drive following the country's devastating 7.8 magnitude quake last month. -
Syrian refugee carries Olympic torch through Brasilia
3 May 2016 Twelve-year-old Syrian schoolgirl Hanan bore the Olympic flame on the first stage of its relay across Brazil to the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Rio on August 5. -
UNHCR delivers vital Ecuador quake relief to worst-hit areas
20 Apr 2016 Two field teams have distributed tents and plastic sheeting in the Andean nation's devastated Esmeraldas province as a major UNHCR airlift gets underway.