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Rectification of Status Campaign: Extension of the Deadline
The Ministry of Interior announced today the decision to extend the deadline for the rectification of status campaign, targeting Syrian refugees living informally in the urban areas of the Kingdom.
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The extended deadline is now 31 March 2019, knowing that those who exceed this date will not be able to benefit from the rectification campaign. -
MIT workshop teaches refugee children joys of digital design
Syrian teenager Odai* holds up a pair of spectacles held together by sticky tape. They belong to his friend Farshid*, who is leaving Athens in a few days to reunite with his family in Austria.
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UNHCR names HRH Princess Sarah Zeid and Venerable Vudhijaya Vajiramedhi as its first Patrons
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today, appointed HRH Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan and the Venerable Vudhijaya Vajiramedhi, a highly respected Thai Buddhist monk, as its first two Patrons in recognition of their advocacy and awareness-raising work on behalf of millions of refugees.
15 November 2018
‘I am living proof that investing in refugees pays off,’ says refugee leader
Refugees have the knowledge and skills to contribute to host countries. They just need opportunities, NGO gathering hears.
By Farha Bhoyroo | 29 June 2018
Concerned for civilians in Yemen, UNHCR echoes calls for continued restraint
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
16 November 2018
Grandi calls for greater efforts to debunk myths around refugee crises
UNHCR chief reiterates that vast majority of refugees are in neighbouring countries, not Europe or US.
By: Jonathan Clayton | 27 June 2018
Film changes the life of Syrian refugee boy and his family
Discovered by film director Nadine Labaki in the streets of Beirut, Zain Al Rafeaa and his family find new beginning in Norway.
By Marta Martinez | 08 November 2018
Formal talks on global refugee compact conclude with strong and broad agreement
Efforts to strengthen the response to refugees passed an important milestone this week.
By Ariane Rummery | 06 July 2018