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Death of transgender asylum seeker in Guatemala highlights increased risks and protection needs for LGBTI community
Statement attributable to UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on the explosions in Beirut, Lebanon
Refugee Olympian Yiech Pur Biel named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
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Refugee health workers lead COVID-19 battle in Bangladesh camps
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Young artists drew a world where kindness defeats COVID-19 – We animated it
UNHCR asked youth to draw in solidarity with refugees amid the pandemic. We received 2,000 drawings from 100 countries, chose seven and brought them to life.
Afghan doctor helps refugees fight COVID-19, one phone call at a time
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Young artists drew a world where kindness defeats COVID-19 – We animated it
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As coronavirus spreads, refugee doctors want to join the fight
Trained medics working as cashiers and wait staff want their qualifications recognized so they can save lives in the pandemic.
Venezuelan counsellors offer fellow refugees 'psychological first aid'
In Peru, Venezuelan mental health professionals are reaching out to the diaspora with remote sessions to help them cope in the coronavirus pandemic.