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UNHCR chief visits emergency transit centre in Romania
28 May 2010 High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres visits Europe's first emergency transit centre and meets Sri Lankan and Palestinian refugees. -
Emergency transit centre in Romania sets precedent for other countries
13 Mar 2009 Dignitaries cut a ribbon to formally open the centre as refugees look on. -
UNHCR chief Guterres signs funding agreement with Ireland
5 Feb 2009 Ireland pledges continued financial support to UNHCR under a new two-year funding agreement signed in Dublin with the refugee agency's chief. -
Refugees evacuated from desert camp to safe haven in Romania
29 Jan 2009 A group of Sudanese refugees swap the heat and sand of Iraq for the cold of Romania as they shelter in a special transit centre awaiting resettlement. -
Sudanese refugees arrive in Romania after incredible journey
17 Dec 2008 After an incredible journey, a group of 97 Sudanese refugees from Darfur arrive in Romania en route to a new life after years stuck in a desert camp in Iraq. -
UNHCR backs new Irish campaign against people smuggling
24 Oct 2008 UNHCR gives its support to a campaign by the Irish police and justice ministry to raise awareness about the trafficking of human beings. -
Central, Eastern Europe aim to improve refugee status decisions
18 Sep 2008 Eight European Union countries, now meeting in Budapest, are to spend 18 months reviewing and developing the quality of their asylum status decisions. -
Irish-based web links hands and hearts
14 Aug 2008 ammado.com is more than a social network site; it seeks to connect non-profits and individuals to change the world for the better, including for refugees. -
Romania to set up evacuation transit centre for refugees
9 May 2008 Romania has agreed to set up a special evacuation transit centre for refugees in other countries facing acute danger. It will be the first of its kind in Europe.