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New approach to refugee support is a 'game changer' - says UNHCR's Gillian Triggs
10 Oct 2019 The UN Refugee Agency's new Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, says the Global Compact on Refugees marks 'end to business as usual', although challenges remain. -
After decades in the shadows, stateless activist says 'finally I exist'
7 Oct 2019 Actress and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett interviews statelessness activist Maha Mamo about her 30-year-push to belong. -
'Bigger, broader' vision needed to tackle forced displacement - UN refugee chief
7 Oct 2019 A more ambitious international approach is needed to address contemporary drivers of displacement, Filippo Grandi tells high-level meeting. -
UN Refugee Chief praises Mexico's support for refugees
1 Oct 2019 As Central Americans' asylum claims soar 231 per cent in less than one year, Filippo Grandi calls for further resources to better cope with the flow. -
For refugees trapped in Libya, a flight out of danger
27 Sep 2019 Evacuation flight takes 66 vulnerable refugees to Rwanda, where they receive shelter, medical checks and options for a safe future. -
UNHCR names Nansen Refugee Award regional winners
18 Sep 2019 The everyday heroes from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East are being honoured for their outstanding humanitarian work. -
Hellish journey over for young woman rescued from the Mediterranean
23 Aug 2019 An asylum-seeker allowed to disembark from the Open Arms rescue vessel on the Italian island of Lampedusa recalls the horror of her journey. -
UNHCR chief pays tribute to 'frontline' aid workers
19 Aug 2019 Marking World Humanitarian Day, Filippo Grandi honours staff carrying out "crucial work" to aid those in greatest need in "some in the world's most dangerous places." -
Emergency monsoon training saves Rohingya refugee lives
31 Jul 2019 After receiving lifeguard instruction, Rohingya volunteers in Bangladesh rescue drowning teenager from reservoir.