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StoriesNervous? Refugee sings at music workshop with cellist Yo-Yo Ma
Workshop just latest step for Basma Jabr as she builds new career
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StoriesOlder Colombians and Venezuelans take care of each other under the same roof
Grandpa's House hosts Colombian seniors who were left alone. Now it has increased its capacity to also shelter Venezuelans on the run.
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NewsAngelina Jolie calls for leadership and humanity as millions flee Venezuela
On a two-day visit to Colombia, the UNHCR Special Envoy met with refugees, returnees and government officials to assess the human impact of a mounting exodus.
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UNHCR scales up response as record number of Venezuelans arrive in Peru
Helena Christensen appointed Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
UNHCR urges Italy to reconsider proposed decree affecting rescue at sea in the Central Mediterranean
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