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Fear haunts refugees in Sri Lanka in wake of attacks
30 May 2019 UNHCR is working closely with authorities to find solutions for around 1,000 refugees forced to leave their homes after the April 21 bombings. -
UNHCR Ambassador Ben Stiller tells U.S. Congress: Syrian refugees still need support
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UN Refugee Chief urges Security Council for firm response to record-high displacement
9 Apr 2019 Filippo Grandi stressed that it is possible to address unprecedented stigmatization of refugees and migrants. -
Finding solutions to Afghan displacement key to the future, Grandi says
27 Nov 2018 UN refugee chief tells high-level panel at the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan the search for solutions to displacement 'must be intensified.' -
International community unites to bolster education opportunities for refugees
27 Sep 2018 At UN General Assembly, country leaders and humanitarian organizations join efforts to make education a priority in the refugee crisis response. -
More businesses commit to helping refugees thrive with new jobs, trainings, investment
26 Sep 2018 Recognizing the talents and contributions of refugees, over 20 companies including Microsoft, H&M and Hilton announced initiatives to counter the displacement crisis. -
World leaders voice strong support for new refugee deal at UN General Assembly
24 Sep 2018 Countries hosting large numbers of refugees join UNHCR and World Bank in support of ambitious model to respond to displacement crises. -
Afghan refugees share hopes and fears with UN refugee and relief chiefs
9 Sep 2018 In visit to Pakistan, UNHCR's Filippo Grandi and OCHA's Mark Lowcock urge more investment in refugee-hosting areas and highlight need for greater stability in Afghanistan. -
Cate Blanchett's remarks to the UN Security Council on the Rohingya refugee crisis
28 Aug 2018 Full text of UNHCR the Goodwill Ambassador's address as delivered in New York, 28 August 2018.