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Dominican Republic visa programme helps Haitian quake victims
27 May 2010 The Dominican Republic issues multiple entry visas to a small number of needy Haitians, allowing them to return home while relatives recover from quake injuries. -
UNHCR calls for US$12.5 million to help quake-displaced Haitians
13 Apr 2010 UNHCR needs US$12.5 million to help needy Haitian survivors of January's earthquake sheltering outside camps or in neighbouring Dominican Republic. -
UNHCR distributes vital aid to Haitian earthquake survivors and hosts
23 Feb 2010 UNHCR distributes non-food aid items to about 8,000 quake survivors and host families in a poverty stricken and underdeveloped border area of Haiti. -
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie meets Haitian quake survivors
10 Feb 2010 UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie meets earthquake survivors and local and overseas aid workers after flying to Haiti to "listen and learn." -
Homesick urban refugees use the internet to integrate and keep in touch
8 Feb 2010 It's a long way from home for African refugees and asylum-seekers in Brazil. But the internet helps them keep in touch with family, make friends and integrate. -
UNHCR reiterates strong commitment to help humanitarian effort in Haiti
19 Jan 2010 UNHCR reiterates its commitment to back up and support the broader United Nations humanitarian effort to address the massive and urgent needs in Haiti. -
UN refugee agency ready to assist in response to Haiti earthquake
13 Jan 2010 UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres says his agency is ready to assist in the international response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti. -
Refugees add their footballing skills to Brazil's rich soccer scene
10 Mar 2009 Ali Abu Taha last year became the first Palestinian refugee to play for a professional football team in Brazil. Other refugees could follow. -
Theatre raises health awareness and strengthens bonds in Rio
26 Nov 2008 Drama helps raise awareness about health issues and create bonds between Brazilians and Angolan refugees and migrants in a poor Rio district.