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Argentina offers care and support to refugee women victims of violence
4 Jan 2007 Argentina has stepped up its response to deal with women exposed to emotional, physical and sexual abuse. In recent years, several women have been given refugee status after fleeing this kind of violence in their own countries. A new refugee law also ensures psychological care for refugee women who are victims of violence. -
Refugees urge Argentine Congress to implement draft refugee law
22 Sep 2006 Refugees originating from Latin American, African and Asian countries have handed a petition to the Argentine Congress asking for a draft refugee law to be endorsed and implemented. -
Gambian border villages flooded with refugees from Senegal
23 Aug 2006 Amid reports of a fresh offensive by the Senegalese armed forces against separatists in the country's Casamance region, thousands of people have sought shelter in neighbouring Gambia. -
Through thick and thin - the evolution of UNHCR's work in Argentina
3 Apr 2006 Argentina recently marked the 30th anniversary of the military junta beginning its seven-year rule in Argentina. Since that time, UNHCR's work in providing help to refugees has changed radically. In the 1970s, when working under the military was difficult and dangerous, refugees were mostly fleeing oppressive regimes in neighbouring countries. Today UNHCR helps refugees not only from Latin America - mainly Colombia - but also those fleeing conflict in Africa, Asia and Europe. -
Argentinian polo players team up to support refugees
16 Dec 2005 Polo doesn't normally spring to mind when human rights are under discussion, but an imaginative fund-raising initiative recently brought the world of refugees and one of the world's most elite sports on to a level playing field in Argentina. -
Back from the brink in Buenos Aires
7 Dec 2005 Angele fled from the former Zaire in 1993 and arrived in Argentina where her desperation at being stuck in an abusive relationship brought her close to suicide. Spurred on by the need to take care of her child, she left her partner and sought help. Today she is in a steady relationship, has a secure job and is eager to help others overcome similar difficulties. -
A common goal for refugees in Argentina
26 Jan 2005 A group of refugees has formed a football team in Buenos Aires under UNHCR's sports programme, aimed at building new friendships, developing self-esteem, and encouraging teamwork and integration. The team came in second in a recent championship, and is spawning a team for refugee women. -
Recovering Hope: Micro-credits for refugees in Argentina
11 Sep 2002 A small investment can mean big gains in the recovery of hope and dignity. -
Up to 2,000 flee fighting in Senegal
10 May 2002 Temporarily settled in two border towns in southern Gambia, they are adopting a wait-and-see attitude and are reluctant to move into a refugee camp further inland.