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UNHCR makes progress in assisting up to 500,000 people in Syria by year's end
13 Nov 2012 Family aid packages had been distributed to some 59,000 families, or about 295,000 people. The packs contain non-food humanitarian supplies. -
Record numbers of Syrian refugees flee as UN warns of critically low funding
9 Nov 2012 The majority, reportedly 9,000 Syrians, crossed into Turkey. The remaining 2,000 Syrians were registered and assisted in Jordan and Lebanon. -
UNHCR lauds Philippines for landmark mechanism to protect refugees and the stateless
6 Nov 2012 The new procedure takes effect today and is an important step to ensure the Philippines meets its obligations under the 1954 Statelessness Convention. -
Number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon passes 100,000 mark
23 Oct 2012 Lebanon becomes third country in the region after Turkey and Jordan to reach the milestone. Region-wide the number climbs to more than 358,000. -
Syria Crisis: UNHCR urges European Union states to honour their asylum system principles
16 Oct 2012 These include ensuring access to territory, access to asylum procedures and harmonized approaches to the adjudication of asylum claims. -
New Delhi police teach refugee women how to take care of themselves
9 Oct 2012 Self-defence classes organized by the New Delhi police and UNHCR for refugee women raise confidence and instil strength. -
Number of registered Syrian refugees triples to more than 300,000 in three months
2 Oct 2012 The rapid rise underscores the urgency of the revised Syria Regional Response Plan seeking US$487.9 million to help up to 710,000 refugees. -
UNHCR and partners seek extra US$295 million for Syria refugee ops
27 Sep 2012 The new appeal brings the amount sought for Syria humanitarian operations to US$487.9 million and covers needs of up to 700,000 by year's end. -
Guterres, Jolie in Turkey to show solidarity with Syrian refugees
13 Sep 2012 The UNHCR chief and his special envoy reiterate the urgent need to help countries hosting Syrian refugees after visiting two camps in Turkey.