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Ben Affleck's short film for Gimme Shelter

Actor-director Ben Affleck and Sir Mick Jagger have launched a short film for UNHCRs new Gimme Shelter campaign to help raise funds and awareness about the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the work of the UN refugee agency.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

This is a story of the human spirit. Tusamba and his family refuse to let a life of tragedy and suffering stop them from dancing.

North Kivu: Education For the Few

he violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has caused more than 1 million people to flee their homes, including huge numbers of children. Efforts to make sure the displaced youngsters continue to receive an education face huge challenges.