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UNHCR deeply concerned about new U.S. asylum restrictions
UNHCR chief commends Irish solidarity with refugees and asks for further efforts to support those forced to flee
UNHCR and IOM joint statement: International approach to refugees and migrants in Libya must change
On anniversary of South Sudanese independence, UNHCR urges leaders to deliver lasting peace
Latin American countries agree road map for integration of Venezuelans
Heavy monsoon rains drench Rohingya sites in Bangladesh
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UN's core values guide Volker Türk's career at UNHCR
Volker Türk leaves UN Refugee Agency after a global career that spanned 30 years and saw him come to embody the organization's commitment to refugee protection.
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Young Honduran family charts new beginning in Belize.
"Violence must not dictate our future"
Young Salvadoran works to protect his community from gang violence.
"Another teacher has left"
Schools, often safe havens for teenagers and teachers from criminal gangs, are under threat in Honduras.
"I walked and walked, day and night"
Transgender woman finds a new beginning in Mexico, away from violence.
"I am ready for my life to start again"
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'I stopped by your house in Syria today, but no one was home'
After nearly eight years of war, I paid a visit to the house where my friend Hani Al Moulia grew up. Like vast parts of his hometown, it was in a state of ruin. That night, I wrote Hani a letter:
Venezuelans risk life and limb to seek help in Colombia
Refugees and migrants brave floods, bandits and treacherous footpaths in a desperate search for food, medicine and safety in Cúcuta.
UNHCR aid for Cyclone Idai survivors arrives in Mozambique
An aircraft carrying tents, tarpaulins, mosquito nets, solar lanterns and other vital relief lands in Mozambique to support 10,000 survivors.