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UN Refugee Chief praises Mexico's support for refugees
1 Oct 2019 As Central Americans' asylum claims soar 231 per cent in less than one year, Filippo Grandi calls for further resources to better cope with the flow. -
Central American refugees and migrants reach Mexico City
7 Nov 2018 Children, pregnant women, LGBTI and elderly people are among those identified by UNHCR as in need of international protection. -
Lone children among most vulnerable in human 'caravan'
24 Oct 2018 UNHCR is providing shelter, food and other assistance to Honduran refugees and migrants in Guatemala and southern Mexico. -
Honduran refugee risks all riding the 'beast' in Mexico
22 May 2018 More refugees are fleeing violence in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador - some like Armando, risk all riding a freight train in search of safety in Mexico. -
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. -
Central American refugees hope to call Mexico City home
28 Aug 2017 As thousands flee violent street gangs for safety in Mexico, UN Refugee Chief Filippo Grandi highlights important new efforts to strengthen integration. -
Looking for lessons among past refugee crises
7 Jul 2017 At a dialogue about sharing responsibility for refugees, stakeholders reflect on responses to earlier crises in Kosovo*, Guatemala and Viet Nam. -
Urgent help needed for Central American children on the run
31 May 2017 As the number of children fleeing gang violence in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras soars, UNHCR is launching a campaign for US$18 million in vital aid. -
Greater cooperation needed to protect refugees in Central America, UNHCR says
10 Mar 2017 As more people flee gang violence, UNHCR's international protection chief calls for shared responsibility and preparedness to protect refugees effectively.