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UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi's message on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
UNHCR raises alarm over Mozambique's "invisible" crisis as climate shocks worsen displacement
Message from the United Nations humanitarian, refugee, and development chiefs on the situation in Syria and the region
UNHCR and TikTok launch campaign in solidarity with refugees from Ukraine and beyond
UNHCR and partners seek urgent funds to help thousands of refugees fleeing to Uganda
UN Refugee Agency appeals for urgent action amid soaring deaths at sea
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My advice to other kids as a refugee from Ukraine? Appreciate what you have
Back in Odesa, teenager Daria used to fret about schoolwork and her relationships with family and friends. After fleeing conflict, she urges others her age not to worry about the small stuff.
Ukrainian refugees find warm welcome in neighbouring Moldova
While many move on, Olga and her children are among 100,000 Ukrainians staying in Moldova, where people and the authorities are offering support with help from UNHCR.
Gay activist strives to make her host country more inclusive for all refugees
During her journey to safety, Yeraldine, a lesbian from Venezuela, faced much of the same discrimination as she had back home. On IDAHOTB, she talks about her efforts to make Ecuador a more inclusive place.
Dressing to impress gives lift to refugees in South Sudan
Amid ration cuts, more than one million items of clothing donated by retailers Gap Inc. and Hanes bring a welcome boost to refugees and hosts in South Sudan.
Refugee Parliament gives a voice to people forced to flee
Refugees living in Switzerland have organized a platform to advocate for their rights.
Deir-ez-Zor residents find help to rebuild lives from the city's ruins
After years of fighting destroyed much of eastern Syria's largest city and displaced hundreds of thousands of residents, UNHCR is helping families get back on their feet.
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In Jordan and Lebanon, refugee volunteers boost vaccine uptake
As World Immunization Week aims to boost trust in vaccines, refugee volunteers work to combat misinformation and encourage older refugees to get vaccinated.
Data reveals impacts of climate emergency on displacement
A new data visualization shows how the climate emergency is converging with other threats to drive new displacement and increase the vulnerability of those already forced to flee.
Refugee athletes' epic journey toward Tokyo Games dramatized in new video
The Journey' depicts a refugee's path from conflict to international competition, revealing the power of sport to change the lives of forcibly displaced people everywhere.