Stories Archives
We provide a wide range of information about the UN Refugee Agency, including stories by our staff written from some of the world’s most remote locations. Please visit this page regularly.
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Refugee Lawyer Craves Good Education for Her Children
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From Global Goals to Local Actions
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UNHCR’s Innovative Winter Support
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Winter to Affect Millions as COVID-19 Spreads
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UNHCR at 70: proud of our work but in no mood to celebrate
17 Dec 2020For seven decades, colleagues in the UN Refugee Agency have protected, saved and changed millions of lives. But how much better it would be, says High Commissioner Filippo Grandi, if no one was compelled to flee at all…
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Aid urgently needed for Ethiopians streaming into Sudan
16 Dec 2020Tens of thousands of Ethiopians have fled ongoing fighting in the Tigray region for safety in Sudan. Food, shelter and medicine are among urgent requirements.
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Syrian family among millions relying on aid to survive winter
9 Dec 2020In northern Jordan, Syrian refugee Hilal relies on assistance to get his family through the harsh winter, with millions more in the region needing similar help.
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Winter adds to fears of Syrians fleeing conflict in north-east
9 Dec 2020Residents of Bardarash camp in Kurdistan Region of Iraq brace for harsh weather as US$211m needed to help millions of Syrians and Iraqis survive winter.
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Refugees join voices in a song of hope and kindness
12 Nov 2020Mentored by Grammy winner Ricky Kej, 24 refugee musicians in India came together for ‘Shine Your Light’. The song, ‘Shine Your Light’, features Ricky Kej, several other well-known Indian musicians, and 24 refugee musicians.
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‘Every parent wants their child to be safe’
28 Oct 2020Having fled Myanmar as a young boy, Mohammed Rafique reflects on his current home of Carlow, Ireland and shares his hopes for fellow Rohingya refugees.