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Support for Venezuelans 'needed more than ever,' says Deputy High Commissioner
12 Jun 2019 Kelly Clements visits Ecuador and Colombia to assess urgent needs amid a deeply underfunded regional response. -
Angelina Jolie calls for leadership and humanity as millions flee Venezuela
8 Jun 2019 On a two-day visit to Colombia, the UNHCR Special Envoy met with refugees, returnees and government officials to assess the human impact of a mounting exodus. -
Death threats and disease drive more Venezuelans to flee
21 May 2019 UNHCR calls on states to allow refugees and migrants from Venezuela to access safety, as security and humanitarian situation worsens in their country. -
Venezuelans risk life and limb to seek help in Colombia
5 Apr 2019 Refugees and migrants brave floods, bandits and treacherous footpaths in a desperate search for food, medicine and safety in Cúcuta. -
Refugees living in Argentina meet Pope Francis
4 Mar 2019 The four refugees - from Syria, Colombia, Venezuela and Senegal - took part in a public audience with the pontiff. -
UNHCR chief calls for regional response to Venezuelan refugee and migrant crisis
16 Oct 2018 At the end of his mission to assess the regional impact of Venezuelans leaving their country, Filippo Grandi commits to more cooperation with host governments. -
UNHCR to intensify aid to Venezuelans in Colombia
8 Oct 2018 Visiting Colombia's borderlands, UNHCR's Filippo Grandi says international community must do more to aid thousands of Venezuelans crossing, many seeking international protection. -
Ecuador ID cards give refugees a better chance to start over
1 May 2018 A recent law paved the way for refugees to get the same identity cards as Ecuadorians, facilitating their access to jobs, banking and other services. -
Costa Rica gives refugees opportunities to succeed
3 Sep 2017 UN Refugee Chief Filippo Grandi highlights the government's efforts to give those fleeing conflict and persecution a chance at productive lives.