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Refugee Paralympic Team makes entrance to the Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.

In the remote desert of southwest Algeria, a young Sahrawi refugee is filling discarded bottles with sand to build shelters that better withstand the harsh climate.
By: Russell Fraser | 11 January 2017 | Français | عربي

Shooting on homemade sets and equipment, refugees at a camp in Jordan are making a soap opera offering a humorous take on serious issues.

After decades in exile, 71 refugees have returned from Thailand to Myanmar, feeling both joy and trepidation about their future.

Millions of Iraqis have been forced to abandon their homes after decades of conflict and violence.
Terrified, many fled with just the clothes on their backs. Now, with their limited financial resources exhausted by basic accommodation and food, they are in desperate need of emergency aid.

Speaking with families who fled Mosul assault, UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi stresses the need to protect civilians and prevent further displacement.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon accepted a 1.3 million signature-strong petition that expressed solidarity with millions of refugees.

For the first time, a team of refugee athletes with disabilities will compete on the world stage.