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Syrian swimmer Yusra Mardini appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
27 Apr 2017 Teenager who competed in Rio Olympics joins at a time of unprecedented crisis with 65 million people displaced worldwide. -
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Barbara Hendricks sings with refugees in Greece
11 Apr 2017 Acclaimed soprano and humanitarian says she is impressed by improvements to refugees' living conditions since last year. -
Afghan boy retreats into silence after separation from family
10 Apr 2017 Eight-year-old Farzad is one of a growing number of refugee children whose health has been affected by flight. -
Determined young Afghan eyes academic success in Italy
3 Mar 2017 At the age of 10, Alidad Shiri set off alone for Europe. Fifteen years later, he is about to graduate with a degree in philosophy from the University of Trento. -
Syrian refugee says more than food needed to nourish dreams
18 Jan 2017 Team Refugees swimmer Yusra Mardini appeals to star-studded Davos event for more support to those fleeing war and persecution. -
I am Yusra. I am a refugee and I'm proud to stand for peace
11 Jan 2017 Yusra Mardini inspired displaced people all over the world when she swam at the Olympic Games. Now she is working on new goals. -
Refugees serve up a taste of home at food festival in France
27 Dec 2016 Strasbourg restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs, changing perceptions one palate at a time. -
Over 300,000 refugees and migrants cross Med so far in 2016
20 Sep 2016 Numbers crossing sea to Europe in first nine months of 2016 are down on last year, but higher than whole of 2014. -
UNHCR chief says Greece needs EU help to manage its refugee crisis
24 Aug 2016 Filippo Grandi says the Government continues to face serious challenges, particularly if EU countries do not step up relocation and family reunion programmes.