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UNHCR-NGO consultations open in Geneva, focused on youth
15 Jun 2016 Annual talks with representatives of 300 nongovernmental organizations from 90 countries run from June 15-17, drawing on challenges faced by young people. -
Armed clashes drive growing displacement in western Colombia
13 May 2016 Since March, more than 6,000 people have fled their homes to escape clashes between illegal groups fighting for territorial control in western Chocó department. -
UNHCR delivers vital Ecuador quake relief to worst-hit areas
20 Apr 2016 Two field teams have distributed tents and plastic sheeting in the Andean nation's devastated Esmeraldas province as a major UNHCR airlift gets underway. -
UNHCR: Include refugees and displaced in Colombia peace talks
12 Apr 2016 Special attention should be given to the victims of Colombia's five-decade armed conflict in peace talks between the Government and ELN rebels. -
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 -
UNHCR expresses concern over EU-Turkey plan
11 Mar 2016 United Nations refugee chief Filippo Grandi warns on legality of blanket returns of anyone from one country to another without spelling out protection safeguards. -
Catering start-up empowers Afghan refugee women in Delhi
8 Mar 2016 Four Afghan refugees starting over in New Delhi have founded a successful food venture that offers both a taste of home and of financial independence. -
UNHCR joins push to end suffering in Syria
21 Jan 2016 More than 100 UN and other humanitarian organizations issue joint appeal urging people around the world to raise their voices and call for an end to Syria crisis