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Refugee Olympic Team to compete at Tokyo 2020
9 Oct 2018 International Olympic Committee announces a refugee team will again compete, following historic debut at Rio 2016 Summer Olympics. -
UNHCR to intensify aid to Venezuelans in Colombia
8 Oct 2018 Visiting Colombia's borderlands, UNHCR's Filippo Grandi says international community must do more to aid thousands of Venezuelans crossing, many seeking international protection. -
UNHCR's Volker Türk calls for 'more empathic and humane dialogue' in key address
4 Oct 2018 Assistant High Commissioner for Protection tells annual Executive Committee meeting that the debate on refugees must refocus on human dignity. -
Brazil makes dream of belonging come true for stateless activist
4 Oct 2018 Maha Mamo receives word of her naturalization at a surprise ceremony in Geneva, ending nightmare of statelessness shared by millions worldwide. -
South Sudanese surgeon 'humbled' to receive 2018 Nansen Award
1 Oct 2018 Dr. Evan Atar Adaha runs the only working hospital in South Sudan's Upper Nile State, where he treats people forced to flee conflict and persecution. -
Grandi urges boost for multilateralism to tackle record displacement
1 Oct 2018 UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi calls on states to work more closely to find solutions for refugees; highlights the global compact on refugees as a way to translate asylum into concrete responses. -
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. -
South Sudanese surgeon wins 2018 Nansen Refugee Award
25 Sep 2018 Evan Atar Adaha is honoured for his outstanding 20-year commitment in providing medical services to people forced to flee conflict.