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Saving lives at the world's largest refugee camp
18 Jul 2019 UNHCR and its partners provide round-the-clock emergency health care for Rohingya refugees in south-eastern Bangladesh. -
Cate Blanchett reflects on her work with refugees in latest podcast episode
1 Jul 2019 As the final guest of this season's Awake at Night podcast, the actor and Goodwill Ambassador describes the moments that have most affected her in her work with UNHCR. -
UNHCR calls for calm following incident at a refugee shelter in Tunisia
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Students can play a vital role in advocating for refugees - UNHCR chief
18 Jun 2019 Speaking in Berlin, a city that has flourished while tearing down walls, Filippo Grandi puts the power of students and education centre stage ahead of World Refugee Day. -
Support for Venezuelans 'needed more than ever,' says Deputy High Commissioner
12 Jun 2019 Kelly Clements visits Ecuador and Colombia to assess urgent needs amid a deeply underfunded regional response. -
Angelina Jolie calls for leadership and humanity as millions flee Venezuela
8 Jun 2019 On a two-day visit to Colombia, the UNHCR Special Envoy met with refugees, returnees and government officials to assess the human impact of a mounting exodus. -
Hurting in Yemen, Somali refugees head home in time for Eid
31 May 2019 Ground down by conflict and worsening conditions, 125 Somali refugees opt for UNHCR-assisted return, bringing total departures via scheme to 4,298 since 2017. -
Fear haunts refugees in Sri Lanka in wake of attacks
30 May 2019 UNHCR is working closely with authorities to find solutions for around 1,000 refugees forced to leave their homes after the April 21 bombings. -
UN Secretary-General drops by on music workshop featuring refugees and cellist Yo-Yo Ma
28 May 2019 Eighty people including 10 refugees take part in a music workshop in the Austrian capital with Ma, who has won 19 Grammy awards