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Côte d'Ivoire takes big step to end statelessness by acceding to conventions
4 Oct 2013 UNHCR welcomes the accession by Côte d'Ivoire and its commitment to the protection of the fundamental right to nationality. -
Birth certificate opens the door to school in Côte d'Ivoire
26 Sep 2013 As a new school year starts in Côte d'Ivoire, some parents are finding that a birth certificate is more than a piece of paper. It's crucial for an education. -
Malian refugees vote in second round of presidential elections
12 Aug 2013 The number of refugees participating rose sharply over the first round, hoping the election will lead to peace and a return home. -
Ivorian refugee repatriation from Liberia this year tops 10,000 mark
30 Jul 2013 UNHCR hopes to facilitate the repatriation of 16,000 refugees from Liberia to areas such as Toulepleu, Tabou and Danane in western Côte d'Ivoire. -
Malian refugees take part in presidential election
29 Jul 2013 Hundreds of Malian refugees voted in exile at the weekend in the presidential election in their home country, way down on the numbers eligible to cast a ballot. -
UNHCR helps prepare for refugees to vote in Mali elections, voices concerns over voter registration
23 Jul 2013 UNHCR's role in the elections is to facilitate the participation of refugees and ensure the voluntary nature of the electoral process in a safe environment. -
UNHCR reinforces assistance to refugee hosting countries, ahead of Mali elections
28 Jun 2013 Refugees eligible to vote in exile are people already registered in the Malian Administrative Civil Status Census conducted in 2010. -
Repatriation of refugees from Liberia to Côte d'Ivoire picks up this year
23 May 2013 In the first four months of this year, some 7,300 Ivorians returned home with UNHCR's help from Liberia under a voluntary repatriation programme. -
Tuareg refugees in Niger herd their livestock to safety
7 May 2013 UNHCR helps Tuareg refugees in Niger preserve their nomadic and pastoral lifestyle by moving their livestock in traditional style to safer pastures.