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Colombian refugees get chance to start anew in Brazil
11 Mar 2005 Brazil has accepted more than 100 Colombian refugees in the last two years under its resettlement programme. These resettled refugees enjoy schooling opportunities, Portuguese classes, skills training, advice on job placement and micro-credit projects to help them set up small businesses, among other assistance. -
Building a bridge from Brazil to Africa
10 Feb 2005 An Angolan who fled his country to Brazil ten years ago tells how he has since been promoting African culture in his adopted homeland. -
UNHCR urges Haiti's neighbours to receive refugees in event of exodus
17 Feb 2004 UNHCR has urged Haiti's neighbours to keep their borders open in the event of any exodus of refugees from the strife-torn Caribbean nation. The agency is also reviewing regional contingency plans for dealing with such a crisis. -
Tropical welcome for Afghans in Brazil
27 May 2002 The welcoming warmth of the Brazilian people for arriving Afghans.