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Syrian centenarian dreams of European reunion with family
19 Dec 2016 Great-grandmother Eida Karmi doubted she would see her family again after they fled their homeland. Now in Greece, she is determined to join them. -
Cash aid empowers refugees and boosts Lebanese economy
16 Dec 2016 Syrian refugees say cash-based aid programme gives them greater financial control and dignity, while local businesses report increased revenues. -
East Aleppo residents tell of horror, cold and hunger
14 Dec 2016 As they find safety in west Aleppo, displaced residents from the devastated east of the city describe the violence and shortages that led them to run for their lives. -
UNHCR moves 1,100 out of tents, beating first snows of winter
8 Dec 2016 Agency has arranged 19,500 places in apartments, hotels and with host families throughout Greece for relocation candidates and vulnerable asylum-seekers. -
Lebanese school empowers children with hearing impairment
2 Dec 2016 Specialized academic institute gives local and Syrian refugee pupils with hearing impairment a chance to fulfil their promise. -
Vienna fair rewards best ideas for integrating refugees
28 Nov 2016 Five winners have each received EUR 10,000 to help them develop their businesses. -
Burning trash to keep warm in Syria town cut off by war
25 Nov 2016 UNHCR delivers winter clothing to residents of Qudsaya as part of a drive to provide life-saving aid to 4.6 million Syrians and Iraqis displaced across the region. -
The agony of Aleppo follows Syrian refugees into exile
24 Nov 2016 Despite having found safety in Lebanon, Alaa continues to be haunted by unspeakable loss and tragedy in her hometown of Aleppo. -
Relieved residents swap canvas for walls at Greek camp
4 Nov 2016 UNHCR has started replacing tents with residential containers at eight government-run sites for refugees in Greece.