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UNHCR responds to deadly earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
7 Feb 2023 Teams from the UN Refugee Agency are on the ground to provide life-saving assistance to families affected by the disaster. -
Donors pledge US$4.4 billion to meet needs for Syria
25 Apr 2018 UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi says support at the Brussels pledging conference for the world's largest refugee crisis is 'critical.' -
Grandi urges more aid for Turkey's refugee hosting effort
15 Feb 2018 In a meeting with the Turkish president, the UN refugee chief hails the country's role as host to the world's biggest refugee population. -
Donors pledge more than US$6 billion for Syrians, hosts
6 Apr 2017 At the Brussels Conference on Supporting Syria, donors promise support for displaced Syrians and their hosts, and renew calls for greater international solidarity. -
Burning trash to keep warm in Syria town cut off by war
25 Nov 2016 UNHCR delivers winter clothing to residents of Qudsaya as part of a drive to provide life-saving aid to 4.6 million Syrians and Iraqis displaced across the region. -
Syrian teenager flees guns and wins chance to study in Turkey
21 Oct 2016 Would-be chemical engineer Rawan Batal learned Turkish and gained a university place in the central Anatolia province of Konya. -
UNHCR chief pledges more support for Turkey refugee response
1 Sep 2016 During visit to Ankara, Filippo Grandi says he will continue to advocate for more international backing, including increased funding and refugee resettlement. -
German-funded scholarships give young refugees hope and an education
4 Apr 2016 Germany will offer 1,700 scholarships over four years for Syrian students – 1,000 of these will be in Turkey, making it the country with the most DAFI scholars. -
UNHCR calls for safeguards to be in place before returns begin
1 Apr 2016 The UN Refugee Agency says gaps must be addressed before returns under EU-Turkey can go ahead