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Brazil helps ease local integration of refugees in northern Ecuador
17 Feb 2011 A cooperation agreement between Brazil and Ecuador is helping to ease the local integration of thousands of Colombian refugees in north-east Ecuador. -
UNHCR chief Guterres urges donors to support inter-agency appeal for Iraqi refugees
26 Jan 2011 High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres launches an inter-agency appeal for US$280 million to support Iraqi refugees living in a dozen states. -
UNHCR chief calls for end to displacement chapter during Iraq visit
24 Jan 2011 High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres proposing a plan of action to allow thousands of displaced Iraqis to return to their homes. -
Q&A: One-woman show gives voice to stories of Iraqi refugees
28 Dec 2010 An American playwright and actress finds her work and life impacted by encounters with Iraqi refugees. -
UNHCR dismayed at forced repatriation of Iraqis; reports increase in flight of Iraqi Christians
17 Dec 2010 UNHCR dismayed at the continued forced repatriation by European countries of Iraqis. The agency notes a significant increase in Christians fleeing Baghdad. -
Vital cash grant gives winter relief to Iraqi refugees in Syria
16 Dec 2010 For the first time since it started helping refugees in Syria, UNHCR hands out cash grants to help tens of thousands of them endure the harsh winter. -
Q&A: Brazil's Justice Minister committed to helping the displaced and stateless
9 Nov 2010 Justice Minister Luiz Paulo Barreto will be hosting an important regional meeting on refugees this week. He talks about the gathering, Brazil's asylum policies and UNHCR. -
UNHCR poll indicates Iraqi refugees regret returning home
19 Oct 2010 A UNHCR poll finds that most Iraqi refugee returnees to Baghdad regret their decision because of economic hardship, insecurity and lack of basic services. -
Iraqi refugees in Syria reluctant to return to home permanently: survey
8 Oct 2010 A recent UNHCR survey of Iraqi refugees living in Syria finds that most are still reluctant to return home on a permanent basis.