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Liberia: Returning to Harsh Realities
Another milestone looms in Liberia as the organized repatriation draws to a close. UNHCR has helped more than 100,000 Liberians return home. It's a rough road for the returnees, many of whom will find conditions at home much tougher than those experienced in exile. (4:11)
Posted 18 June 2007
 
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Displaced in Northern Iraq
There are an estimated 4.2 million uprooted people in Iraq - more than in any other country in the world. The flow of people to neighbouring states and individual governorates is becoming too great a burden. The northern region of Iraq has become the destination of choice for those who have little money, but entry is restricted. (3:48)
Posted 15 June 2007
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A World of Difference
Across the globe, in emergencies, longstanding refugee situations, in camps and cities, the UN refugee agency works to help those forcibly displaced by conflict and persecution. (2:13)
Posted 14 June 2007
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Yemen: Risking Refuge
Increasingly large numbers of Somali refugees and other desperate people are trying to make their way across the Gulf of Aden to the shores of Yemen to find refuge from war and poverty. This desperate journey has cost hundreds their lives as they seek a better life. UNHCR assists those who survive and tries to discourage others from making the perilous journey. Note that this video contains graphic images. (4:34)
Posted 20 April 2007
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Angola: A New Start
On April 4th, Angola will celebrate five years of peace. The decades-long war is over, but establishing peace has not been easy. UNHCR has been instrumental in bringing Angolans back home, helping them re-start their lives and renew ties with their communities. (4:34)
Posted 27 March 2007
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Displaced in Uganda: replacing despair with hope
In northern Uganda, a tentative peace has given people enough hope to move out of massive camps for the displaced. For more than a decade, the Lord's Resistance Army attacked targets in the north and abducted children to help fight its battles. The violence has scarred everyone in the region, but it has been especially hard for the abductees to go back home. (5:12)
Posted 13 March 2007
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Good Sports: Somali Refugee Girls
Cultural and religious restrictions have long held back Somali refugee girls from realising their potential. Now in the Dadaab refugee settlements in north-eastern Kenya, the "Together for Girls" campaign is making significant gains in promoting the right of girls to play sports. (5:14)
Posted 07 March 2007
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Uganda: The Long Wait
For more than a decade, nearly 2 million people have been confined to camps in areas of northern Uganda where the rebel Lord's Resistance Army operates. With peace negotiations under way, the displaced are slowly returning to their homes and UNHCR is trying to help them restart their lives. (5:43)
Posted 05 March 2007
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Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie returns to eastern Chad
Angelina Jolie braved a violent sandstorm to visit refugees in eastern Chad. There, she was able to see how the security situation has deteriorated in the region since she last visited about three years ago. (3:27)
Posted 02 March 2007
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Venezuela: Colombian refugees living in the shadows
About 3 million people are internally displaced due to the violence in Colombia. An estimated 200,000 have found refuge in neighbouring Venezuela. But life is also difficult across the border, especially without personal documents. (3:04)
Posted 23 February 2007
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Ninemillion.org
At a meeting of some of the world's most powerful business leaders, the focus was on some of the world's most vulnerable people - refugees. (3:34)
Posted 26 January 2007
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Violence in eastern Chad
In eastern Chad, continued violence threatens the UN refugee agency's fragile humanitarian lifeline to hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees and tens of thousands of displaced Chadians. (2:34)
Posted 22 January 2007
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Displaced in Timor-Leste
Months after civil unrest forced tens of thousands of Timorese to flee their homes, many people are still living in camps for the displaced. UNHCR has set up more settlements until it is safe to return home. (3:45)
Posted 22 January 2007
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Iraqis in Syria
To help the growing number of Iraqi refugees and displaced people in Iraq, UNHCR has appealed for US$60 million to support its operations in the region. (3:59)
Posted 22 January 2007
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Dadaab airdrops
UNHCR resorts to airdrops to bring in desperately needed assistance to refugee settlements at Dadaab. (2:33)
Posted 09 January 2007
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Kenya: Refugee camp flooded
One of UNHCR's largest refugee settlements in East Africa is submerged by floods. (1:19)
Posted 01 December 2006
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Chad: Concerns over new violence
More than 20 villages have been burned and looted in south-eastern Chad and tens of thousands are displaced. (3:34)
Posted 01 December 2006
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Massive effort to register Afghans in Pakistan
A countrywide effort to register the 2.4 million Afghans in Pakistan passes the 500,000 mark. (3:16)
Posted 01 December 2006
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Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie visits refugees in India
UNHCR's Goodwill Ambassador, Angelina Jolie visited refugees from Myanmar and Afghanistan in India. (1:56)
Posted 10 Nov 2006
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Somali Refugees in Kenya
The flow of refugees from Somalia has reached more than 1,000 per day and UNHCR is trying to cope under difficult circumstances. (2:34)
Posted 18 Oct 2006
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Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution
October 23 marks the anniversary of the Hungarian uprising against Soviet rule. It was also UNHCR's first refugee crisis. (3:34)
More in Refugees Magazine Issue N° 144: Where Are They Now? The Hungarian Refugees, 50 Years On (published October 2006) here. See also photo galleries
Posted 18 Oct 2006
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Nepal: A life in limbo
An offer by the United States to resettle up to 60,000 refugees from Bhutan has given those living in Nepal some hope for a brighter future. (4:09)
Posted 09 Oct 2006
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Nansen Refugee Award Ceremony
The 2006 Nansen Refugee Award was given to Dr. Akio Kanai, an optometrist from Japan. (2:40)
Posted 03 Oct 2006
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High Commissioner's ExCom Address
UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres addressed the annual meeting of the UNHCR Executive Committee. (2:10)
Posted 03 Oct 2006
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Aid to South Beirut
The southern suburbs of Beirut were hit hard during the month-long war. Reconstruction is under way, but rebuilding lives will take much longer. (2:26)
Posted 08 Sep 2006
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Friends in need
During the war, the Christian town of Rmeish in southern Lebanon gave refuge to thousands of their Muslim neighbours. UNHCR is trying to help families like the Thinis who have no home and no way to support their large family. (2:59)
Posted 06 Sep 2006
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Lebanon shelter
Finding shelter in southern Lebanon is difficult, there is still no electricity or water - and most towns and villages are 50% destroyed. For those who do stay, UNHCR is offering tents and other items to help them get through the weeks ahead. (2:39)
Posted 06 Sep 2006
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UNHCR Lebanon bomb clearance
UNHCR has teamed up with mine clearing groups in Lebanon to help expedite the clean up of unexploded ordnance. (2:43)
Posted 05 Sep 2006
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UNHCR aid to southern Lebanon
UNHCR dispatches much needed aid to the isolated and bomb damaged villages and towns of southern Lebanon. (2:12)
Posted 01 Sep 2006
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Helping the internally displaced in Uganda
UNHCR has started to assist the almost 1.5 million internally displaced persons in northern Uganda. Forced to flee their homes more than a decade ago, the families are living in squalid conditions in camps. (4:05)
Posted 31 Aug 2006
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UNHCR assists Lebanese to return
UNHCR helps thousands of Lebanese refugees in Syria to return in bus convoys and inside Lebanon give help to those who heading home in the south. (2:28)
Posted 18 Aug 2006
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Syria solidarity
The response of the Syrian population in the Lebanese crisis has been enormous. However UNHCR has concerns that local support systems are becoming overburdened. (2:28)
Posted 07 Aug 2006
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UNHCR convoy arrives in Beirut
UNHCR's first relief convoy from Syria pulls into the Lebanese capital, Beirut, loaded with emergency supplies. (1:54)
Posted 04 Aug 2006
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Lebanese seek refuge in Syria
More than 100,000 Lebanese have fled the violence to neighbouring Syria. (1:21)
Posted 31 Jul 2006
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UNHCR response in Lebanon
UNHCR sends its emergency teams and tons of aid to Lebanon to assist the growing numbers of displaced. (2:31)
Posted 24 Jul 2006
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High Commissioner in Liberia
for World Refugee Day (3:24)
Posted 13 Jul 2006
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2006 Nansen Refugee Award winner, Dr. Akio Kanai of Japan
In partnership with UNHCR, Dr. Akio Kanai has helped improve the vision of more than 100,000 refugees and displaced people over the past two decades. (3:28)
Posted 4 Jul 2006
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UNHCR response in Timor-Leste
UNHCR plans to send another 300 tonnes of aid to tens of thousands of displaced people in Timor-Leste. (2:51)
Posted 27 Jun 2006
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Educating Liberia
The possibility of education is a major factor for refugees when deciding whether to return home. In Liberia, the renovation of hundreds of schools has helped bring people back.
(4:19)
Posted 19 Jun 2006
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Liberia: Finding shelter
Shelter is the major concern of those returning to Liberia. The decades long war destroyed most villages so most returnees are rebuilding from scratch.
(3:27)
Posted 19 Jun 2006
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Burundi: Long awaited return
Alphonse is going home to a country he has never seen. Having spent his entire life as a refugee he has big hopes for the future.
(4:51)
Posted 16 Jun 2006
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Pakistan: End of an era
Mohammed Afzal is taking three generations of family back to Afghanistan. They lived in Kachagari camp, one of the first established and now slated for closure.
(3:45)
Posted 16 Jun 2006
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High Commissioner's 2006 World Refugee Day Message
On this World Refugee Day 2006, UNHCR honours refugees and displaced people all over the world who have never given up the hope of returning home and rebuilding their lives.
(3:37). Read the transcript here.
Posted 13 Jun 2006
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Making the environment work
A unique project in Ethiopia encourages Somali refugees improve themselves and help the environment.
(3:06).
Posted 07 Jun 2006
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Angelina Jolie's 2006 World Refugee Day message
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
(0:34)
Posted 02 Jun 2006
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South Sudan: Challenges Ahead
There are many challenges ahead for those returning to South Sudan. Landmines are only one of the problems. (4:27).
Posted 06 Apr 2006
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Corporate Helping Hand
UNHCR brings top business executives to the front lines of refugee relief. (4:41).
Posted 31 Mar 2006
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Liberian Women: Strength in numbers
Liberian women have been inspired by the words of their new president and are returning in increasing numbers. (3:46).
Posted 10 Mar 2006
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Somalia: People-smuggling
Despite the risks desperate people are willing to pay smugglers to help them escape violence or poverty. (3:46).
Posted 20 Feb 2006
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Liberian President Calls for Refugee Return
The new president of Liberia has encouraged all refugees to return and help rebuild their country. (2:23).
Posted 18 Jan 2006
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South Sudan: New Year, New Life
There are about half a million refugees from South Sudan who may begin the journey home in 2006. (4:10).
Posted 04 Jan 2006
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Thailand: The Gift of Sport
The gift of sport has changed the lives of refugee children in Tham hin camp. (3:49).
Posted 29 Dec 2005
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Refugees and the Environment
Sudanese refugees in Chad do their part to take care of their host country. (4:06).
Posted 27 Dec 2005
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Earning and Learning in Exile
The unique efforts of Sudanese refugees in Chad to improve their lives while in exile. (3:08).
Posted 23 Dec 2005
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The trauma of Colombian refugees
Helping traumatised refugees from Colombia is just one aspect of UNHCR's work in Ecuador. (2:46).
Posted 19 Dec 2005
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Return to South Sudan
Millions of south Sudanese will soon return home. Despite the challenges there is optimism. (4:43).
Posted 12 Dec 2005
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Colombia: Plight of the displaced
A look at how the ongoing violence has displaced indigenous people. (2:46).
Posted 30 Nov 2005
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Pakistan: High Commissioner's visit
High Commissioner Guterres meets with quake survivors and Afghan refugees. (1:56).
Posted 29 Nov 2005
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Pakistan: Angelina Jolie visits Earthquake Survivors
The Goodwill Ambassador talks about her recent visit. (3:51).
Posted 29 Nov 2005
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Pakistan: Preparing for winter
UNHCR moves aid to those in isolated areas and expands camps. (3:47).
Posted 21 Nov 2005
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Afghanistan Reconstruction
Afghan refugees return to help rebuild their shattered country. (3:35).
Posted 01 Nov 2005
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Pakistan: Aid to Survivors
Distributing essential items to those in need. (3:32).
Posted 27 Oct 2005
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Lampedusa Rescue
Asylum seekers and others try to reach Europe via Lampedusa. (3:11).
Posted 31 Oct 2005
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UNHCR - Guterres on Refugee Asylum
High Commissioner Guterres speaks on asylum issues at Excom 2005. (2:07).
Posted 05 Oct 2005
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Refugee protection goes hi-tech
State-of-the-art system helps refugees in Thai forests (2:54).
Posted 20 Sep 2005
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UNHCR: Preparing for Refugee Emergencies
From training in Sweden to the Togo emergency (2:35).
Posted 05 Sep 2005
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Afghan returnees create school
Passing on the love of learning (2:36).
Posted 10 Aug 2005
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Angelina Jolie in Pakistan
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador visits Afghan families in brick kiln (2:28).
Posted 27 Jun 2005
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The Nansen Refugee Award 2005
Burundian, Maggy Barankitse (4:31).
Posted 24 Jun 2005
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Togolese refugees flee to Benin
Coping with Togo’s outflow (2:48).
Posted 01 Jun 2005
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New violence in South Sudan
Lord’s Resistance Army threatens peace (6:09). Posted 01 Jun 2005
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Ethiopia: The Way Forward
The importance of educating young refugees (3:22). Posted 02 Apr 2005
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Afghanistan Reconstruction
Gradual return to normal life (3:33). Posted 14 Mar 2005
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Liberia: Bittersweet Return
Struggling to rebuild after homecoming (3:16). Posted 07 Mar 2005
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Tsunami: UNHCR response
Bringing relief to the survivors. (4:49). Posted 16 Feb 2005
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Life in Shimelba camp, Ethiopia
Portrait of an Eritrean refugee family. (4:03). Posted 23 Nov 2004
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Angola: Long Road Home
The Bisuba family says it's worth it. (4:03). Posted 22 Nov 2004
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School in Darfur
Saved by the bell (4:16). Posted 22 Nov 2004
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Relief for Refugees from Darfur
Providing shelter, food and water in Chad (3:04). Posted 21 Sep 2004
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One Million Afghan Refugees Return
Marking a milestone in Iran (3:42). Posted 21 Sep 2004
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Palestinians Leave Desert Camp
Palestinian refugees return to Iraq from Jordan camp (3:55). Posted 27 Jul 2004
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Refugees Return to Somaliland
Somali refugees end exile in Ethiopia's camps (4:09). Posted Jul 2004
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Western Sahara: Family Visits
Reunited after almost 30 years of separation (5:37). Posted 28 Jun 2004
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The Nansen Refugee Award 2004
Russian NGO, Memorial Human Rights Centre (3:22). Posted 21 Jun 2004
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