Living in a world of sound, Vika, 13, is accompanied by an inner music that helps her find her way.
Ukrainian teenager touches Slovenians with sensitivity at the piano
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Finding Refuge in Singing for Peace
Albina, is one of 30,000 Ukrainian refugees supported by UNHCR with emergency cash assistance in Slovakia.
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Sir Lewis Hamilton backs UNHCR’s campaign on refugee education
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Mayor of small border town responds to a call of humanity
László Helmeczi was halfway through his second term as the mayor of a quiet town on the Hungarian – Ukrainian border, until one day he woke at the forefront of an international humanitarian crisis.
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Unveiling of UNHCR's mural in Budapest on World Refugee Day 2022
Wherever they may come from, stand with refugees! - This is the message of UNHCR's mural in downtown Budapest painted for World Refugee Day in 2022
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Ukrainian doctor and her daughter rebuilding their lives in Prague
Viktoriia is a doctor. She worked all her life helping others in Ukraine. Now UNHCR and its partners help her and her daughter get their lives back on track in Prague after having to flee Ukraine.
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Temporary Protection Status gives you certain rights and obligations. The status gives you residency rights; access to housing; social welfare assistance; medical care; legal guardianship and safe care for unaccompanied children under 18; access to education for children under 18 and access to jobs (with some restrictions).
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UNHCR acknowledges refugee youth’s effort and diligence
This year the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in the Czech Republic recognized 16 refugees and asylum seekers who have achieved excellent academic performance in Czech schools. This traditional UNHCR event takes place every two years on World Refugee Day. The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports began overseeing the ceremonies in 2004.
Posters Urge Passengers and Passersby to Remember Refugees
Marking World Refugee Day, UNHCR has launched a billboard campaign on the streets and metro stations of Budapest to raise awareness of refugees
Afghan teacher finds peace and opportunity in Hungary
Omar Sharifullah has carved out a livelihood that supports both his own family in Hungary and traditional artisans in Afghanistan
Honeymoon city becomes home for Syrian couple in Prague
The fairy tale goes on for Abdul and Silva as they adapt to a new life in the Czech Republic.