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StoriesA letter from Mosul
When UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie visited West Mosul, nearly a year after its liberation, she found that many of its neighbourhoods still lie in ruins.
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NewsGrandi calls for greater efforts to debunk myths around refugee crises
UNHCR chief reiterates that vast majority of refugees are in neighbouring countries, not Europe or US.
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StoriesRefugee musicians hit right note with German orchestra
An orchestra in Frankfurt is bringing refugee musicians together with local and other international performers.
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Forced displacement at record 68.5 million
IOM, UNHCR appeal for region-wide action by EU countries over Mediterranean tragedies
Greek forensics professor finds missing links for grieving families
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More suffering for the people of Syria
The recent escalation of conflict around Eastern Ghouta, Idlib and Afrin isonce again forcing Syrian families to flee their homes. They cannot access basic services, are struggling to get food, housing, healthcare and other basicessentials for their families.
UNHCR is on the ground doing all we can to reach and protect them but we can't do this alone.
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Around UNHCR
Vibrant festival in U.S. capital celebrates refugees
Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi on World Refugee Day 2018
Solidarity and integration on display at 'No Stranger Place' exhibition in Paris
The 1951 Refugee Convention
The 1951 Refugee Convention is the key legal document that forms the basis of UNHCR's work.
