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StoriesKigali sees economic sense in helping refugee entrepreneurs
Support scheme in Rwandan capital and elsewhere sees refugee businesses including Burundian-owned LPG store create 2,600 new jobs countrywide.
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StoriesJoy to behold: Deaf children's choir warms hearts at Christmas
In Lebanon, children's choir featuring deaf Syrian refugees and locals and a 160-strong ensemble including refugee performers help to spread some seasonal cheer.
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StoriesSyrian refugee baker rises to the challenge in Germany
A bakery owner transforms lives by offering training and employment opportunities to refugees and asylum-seekers.
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Thousands of asylum-seekers moved off Greek islands
UNHCR calls on Romanian EU Presidency to unite EU countries in stronger and fairer response for refugees
More refugees being helped by family, work and study permits, finds UNHCR and OECD study
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