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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. -
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. -
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. -
Guatemala volunteer helps families fleeing street gangs
12 Jan 2017 Bordertown mechanic gives spare room over to men, women and children fleeing violence in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. -
Childhood stolen by street gangs
8 Dec 2016 Sexual violence, beatings and forced recruitment by gangs drive thousands of Salvadoran, Honduran and Guatemalan youngsters to run for their lives. -
UNHCR distributes relief aid to Belize hurricane displaced
17 Aug 2016 The UN Refugee Agency and its partners are to provide relief and reconstruction assistance to the victims of Hurricane Earl, including asylum-seekers from the Northern Triangle. -
Central and North American states vow joint action on refugees
4 Aug 2016 Ahead of September summits focused on refugees, nine countries pledge to work together to strengthen protection for refugees fleeing Central America.