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UNHCR chief urges rich countries to open doors wider to refugees
29 Aug 2006 UNHCR chief António Guterres called on Tuesday for rich countries to grant significantly more refugees the chance to settle on their shores and enjoy "new opportunities for a new life." Guterres made the call during a tour of a Thai refugee camp with US Assistant Secretary of State Ellen Sauerbrey. -
Dutch MP calls on Thai government to relax restrictions on refugees
9 Aug 2006 After spending her summer break with Karen refugees from Myanmar in three camps in western Thailand, Dutch MP Corien Jonker says Thailand would benefit if it allowed the 140,000 refugees in the country to work and contribute to the economy and society. -
Refugees from Myanmar in Thailand benefit from Australian generosity
29 Jun 2006 Refugees from Myanmar living in camps in Thailand are set to benefit from Australia's generosity as a resettlement country, and also from a substantial grant aimed at helping improve educational standards in the camps. -
2,000 refugees from Myanmar flee to Thailand after renewed conflict
24 May 2006 Over the last three months some 2,000 refugees from Myanmar have arrived in Thailand saying they are fleeing renewed conflict and human rights abuses in Kayin state in Myanmar. Some 400 crossed the border last week and more are expected. -
UNHCR welcomes Thai decision to expand education for refugees
20 Dec 2005 Over 140,000 refugees from Myanmar living in camps in Thailand are set to benefit from a decision by the government to provide broad educational services in the nine camps in the country. UNHCR is delighted by the decision under which the refugees will learn Thai and English as well as useful vocational skills. -
UNHCR and Thailand start huge refugee re-registration
16 Dec 2004 In a massive joint operation, UNHCR and the Thai government have started to re-register the entire population of the nine refugee camps in Thailand that are currently sheltering an estimated 140,000 refugees who fled from Myanmar some years earlier. -
Goodwill in the Land of Smiles
22 May 2002 Dodging monsoon showers, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie visited the Tham Hin refugee camp in Thailand.