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UNHCR and Rwanda seek enduring solution for protracted refugee situation
20 Oct 2009 UNHCR and Rwandan government pledge to work together to resolve the African country’s protracted refugee situation in the next two years. -
Mandela Day appeal draws apology for xenophobic attacks in South Africa
20 Jul 2009 Residents of an informal settlement outside South Africa's capital mark Mandela Day with an apology to refugees and migrants victimized during xenophobic attacks last year. -
UNHCR supports efforts to counter xenophobia in South Africa
30 Apr 2009 Haunted by a wave of xenophobic violence that displaced tens of thousands in South Africa last year, UNHCR is supporting efforts to combat the scourge. -
UNHCR helps Rwandan civilians return home
9 Mar 2009 Since the start of the year, UNHCR has helped more than 4,000 Rwandan refugees return home from eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. -
Executives visit UNHCR projects in Africa and pledge more help
27 Feb 2009 Senior business leaders pledge to continue support for UNHCR after visiting refugees in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa. -
Rwandan refugee qualifies as a doctor thanks to DAFI programme
30 Jan 2009 A Rwandan refugee who found safety in South Africa has now added the title doctor before his name - thanks to the DAFI scholarship programme. -
Barcelona, UNHCR launch "Més" campaign to help refugees
5 Dec 2008 Spanish football giants FC Barcelona and UNHCR launch a new fund-raising campaign to bring sports, education and life skills to refugee youngsters. -
16 Days of Activism: South African border shelter helps young Zimbabwean women
1 Dec 2008 A UNHCR-supported shelter offers assistance and protection to traumatized young women crossing into South Africa from Zimbabwe. -
Border officials work overtime to help Zimbabwean asylum seekers
5 Nov 2008 Backed by UNHCR, South African government staff working at the new Musina refugee reception office have granted 18,000 asylum seeker permits since July.