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UNHCR joins calls for release of 19 staff, including John Solecki
26 Mar 2009 UNHCR joins Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's call for the release of 19 UN staff members, including the agency's John Solecki, abducted in Pakistan. -
Some 2,000 indigenous people flee threats and violence in Colombia
17 Mar 2009 In the latest incident of displacement of Colombia's indigenous people, some 2,000 Embera people have fled their homes in the coastal department of Chocó. -
UNHCR and Pakistan sign new agreement on stay of Afghan refugees
13 Mar 2009 UNHCR and Pakistan sign an agreement to extend the stay of Afghan refugees in Pakistan and to seek international support for their care. -
Young Colombian refugees open up to hospital clowns
6 Mar 2009 An association of hospital clowns in Venezuela helps the UN refugee agency find out the biggest concerns of Colombian refugee children and how to help them. -
International Women's Day: UNHCR helps Colombian victims of sexual violence
6 Mar 2009 During times of conflict, women are much more vulnerable to sexual violence. In Colombia, UNHCR is working to help the victims and address the root causes. -
UNHCR official reviews needs assessment approach in Ecuador
24 Feb 2009 UN Deputy High Commissioner L. Craig Johnstone discusses Global Needs Assessment programme with Ecuador officials and visits Colombian refugees. -
Mother calls for release of abducted UNHCR staff member
23 Feb 2009 The mother of abducted UNHCR staff member John Solecki appeals to the people of Balochistan to help secure his freedom. -
Top UNHCR official meets displaced indigenous group in Colombia
19 Feb 2009 UNHCR's deputy chief meets displaced tribespeople in south-west Colombia and condemns those behind the violence that forced them to flee their land. -
Afghan and Pakistani women pick up physiotherapy skills
18 Feb 2009 UNHCR helps a group of Afghan refugee women and Pakistani females learn physiotherapy skills that they will use to help members of their community.